US Bridges

Big Creek Road over Packers Creek

Good

Trinity County, California · 7.5 MI N or SR3 (hayfork) · Structure no. 05C0240

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek Road over Packers Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Big Creek Road over Packers Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 107 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Creek Road
CrossesPackers Creek
Location7.5 MI N or SR3 (hayfork)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrinity County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.65341, -123.15712
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 Big Creek Road over Packers Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Creek Road over Packers 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 Big Creek Road over Packers Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Big Creek Road over Packers Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek Road over Packers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.