Tule Creek Road over Salt Creek
GoodTrinity County, California · 0.8 MI West of S.R. 3 · Structure no. 05C0042
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tule Creek Road over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Tule Creek Road over Salt Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tule Creek Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tule Creek Road over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Tule Creek Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Tule Creek Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Tule Creek Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.