US Bridges

Tuolumne RD North over Turnback Creek

Good

Tuolumne County, California · 0.45 MI NW Buchanan RD · Structure no. 32C0021

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,613
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuolumne RD North over Turnback Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tuolumne RD North over Turnback Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 96 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 2,613 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,217 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTuolumne RD North
CrossesTurnback Creek
Location0.45 MI NW Buchanan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.97391, -120.23827
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,613 (2009)
Projected traffic2,217 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 North over Turnback Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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

About 2,613 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tuolumne RD North over Turnback Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tuolumne RD North over Turnback Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.