US Bridges

Big Creek Shaft RD over Big Creek

Good

Tuolumne County, California · 0.4 MI N of SR 120 · Structure no. 32C0087

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek Shaft RD over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Big Creek Shaft RD over Big Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBig Creek Shaft RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.4 MI N of SR 120
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.82499, -120.14623
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2015)
Projected traffic217 by 2041
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Creek Shaft RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Creek Shaft RD over Big 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Big Creek Shaft RD over Big Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Big Creek Shaft RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek Shaft RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.