US Bridges

Tuolumne RD over Turnback Creek

Good

Tuolumne County, California · 0.3 MI W/O Carter ST · Structure no. 32C0004

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,848
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuolumne RD over Turnback Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tuolumne RD over Turnback Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 11,848 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,735 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTuolumne RD
CrossesTurnback Creek
Location0.3 MI W/O Carter ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.96614, -120.24138
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,848 (2015)
Projected traffic4,735 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tuolumne RD over Turnback Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuolumne RD over Turnback 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 Tuolumne RD over Turnback Creek carry?

About 11,848 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tuolumne RD over Turnback Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tuolumne RD over Turnback Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.