Smith RD over Prairie Creek
GoodYuba County, California · 0.9 MI S Loma Rica RD · Structure no. 16C0078
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Smith RD over Prairie Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith RD over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith RD over Prairie 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 2021.
How much traffic does Smith RD over Prairie Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith RD over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Smith RD over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.