US Bridges

Hyampom Road over Hayfork Creek

Good

Trinity County, California · 8.8 MI West of SR 3 · Structure no. 05C0067

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hyampom Road over Hayfork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hyampom Road over Hayfork Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 77 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHyampom Road
CrossesHayfork Creek
Location8.8 MI West of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.59631, -123.28134
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2000)
Projected traffic426 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hyampom Road over Hayfork Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Hyampom Road over Hayfork 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 Hyampom Road over Hayfork Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hyampom Road over Hayfork Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hyampom Road over Hayfork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.