US Bridges

Clark Fork Road over Arnot Creek

Fair

Tuolumne County, California · 6.0 MI North East SR 108 · Structure no. 32C0062

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Fork Road over Arnot Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Fork Road over Arnot Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesClark Fork Road
CrossesArnot Creek
Location6.0 MI North East SR 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.40213, -119.79976
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2016)
Projected traffic444 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Clark Fork Road over Arnot Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Fork Road over Arnot 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 Clark Fork Road over Arnot Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clark Fork Road over Arnot Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Fork Road over Arnot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.