US Bridges

Tule Creek Road over Tule Creek

Fair

Trinity County, California · 3.3 MI SW of S.R. 3 · Structure no. 05C0135

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tule Creek Road over Tule Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Tule Creek Road over Tule Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesTule Creek Road
CrossesTule Creek
Location3.3 MI SW of S.R. 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrinity County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.52409, -123.22487
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2000)
Projected traffic795 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Tule Creek Road over Tule Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Tule Creek Road over Tule Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Tule Creek Road over Tule Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tule Creek Road over Tule Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tule Creek Road over Tule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.