US Bridges

Lime Kiln RD over Curtis Creek

Fair

Tuolumne County, California · 2.8 MI S/O Campo Seco RD · Structure no. 32C0016

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
957
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime Kiln RD over Curtis Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lime Kiln RD over Curtis Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 957 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,708 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLime Kiln RD
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location2.8 MI S/O Campo Seco RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.93581, -120.35164
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2014)
Projected traffic2,708 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lime Kiln RD over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lime Kiln RD over Curtis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Lime Kiln RD over Curtis Creek carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lime Kiln RD over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lime Kiln RD over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.