Winding Road over Upper Hunter Creek
PoorTuolumne County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051651000001004
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over Upper Hunter Creek is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying Winding Road over Upper Hunter Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Road over Upper Hunter Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Winding Road over Upper Hunter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Winding Road over Upper Hunter Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Road over Upper Hunter Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Upper Hunter Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.