US Bridges

Cedar Springs RD over Turnback Creek

Fair

Tuolumne County, California · 1.1 MI S Tuolumne RD · Structure no. 32C0023

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Springs RD over Turnback Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Springs RD over Turnback Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCedar Springs RD
CrossesTurnback Creek
Location1.1 MI S Tuolumne RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01346, -120.22665
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic610 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cedar Springs RD over Turnback Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Springs RD over Turnback 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Springs RD over Turnback Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Springs RD over Turnback Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Springs RD over Turnback Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.