US Bridges

East Fork Road over Halls Gulch

Good

Trinity County, California · 0.7 MI NE of East Side RD · Structure no. 05C0236

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fork Road over Halls Gulch is a concrete slab carrying East Fork Road over Halls Gulch in Trinity County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEast Fork Road
CrossesHalls Gulch
Location0.7 MI NE of East Side RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.01419, -122.61057
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks—
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 East Fork Road over Halls Gulch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Fork Road over Halls Gulch 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 East Fork Road over Halls Gulch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is East Fork Road over Halls Gulch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Fork Road over Halls Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.