US Bridges

Jordan Road over Little Creek

Good

Trinity County, California · 0.1 MI North of SR 3 · Structure no. 05C0251

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Road over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jordan Road over Little Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJordan Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.1 MI North of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.62563, -122.9606
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2017)
Projected traffic72 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Road over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Road over Little Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.