US Bridges

Patrol Road over Reeds Creek Tributary

Poor

Yuba County, California · 1.1 Miles West of North B · Structure no. AFCABAEY10CB2

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Patrol Road over Reeds Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Patrol Road over Reeds Creek Tributary in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrol Road
CrossesReeds Creek Tributary
Location1.1 Miles West of North B
CountyYuba County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.12989, -121.45536
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrol Road over Reeds Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrol Road over Reeds Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Patrol Road over Reeds Creek Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Patrol Road over Reeds Creek Tributary?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Patrol Road over Reeds Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Air Force.