US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · 0.3 MI W Marysville RD · Structure no. 16C0091

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spring Valley RD over Little Dry Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location0.3 MI W Marysville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.27636, -121.39738
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2013)
Projected traffic510 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Spring Valley RD over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley RD over Little Dry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Valley RD over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley RD over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.