US Bridges

Horse Shoe Bend RD over Mormon Creek

Good

Tuolumne County, California · 0.1 MI E Springfield RD · Structure no. 32C0031

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Shoe Bend RD over Mormon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Horse Shoe Bend RD over Mormon Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHorse Shoe Bend RD
CrossesMormon Creek
Location0.1 MI E Springfield RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02239, -120.41423
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1988)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Horse Shoe Bend RD over Mormon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Shoe Bend RD over Mormon 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 Horse Shoe Bend RD over Mormon Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Horse Shoe Bend RD over Mormon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Shoe Bend RD over Mormon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.