BARKHOUSE CREEK RD
Carrying BARKHOUSE CREEK RD over BARKHOUSE CREEK
0.7 MI S OF WALKER RD, Siskiyou, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BARKHOUSE CREEK RD
The BARKHOUSE CREEK RD bridge in Siskiyou, California carries BARKHOUSE CREEK RD over BARKHOUSE CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.0 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BARKHOUSE CREEK RD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.0 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.6 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 29 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 02C0171
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
BARKHOUSE CREEK RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BARKHOUSE CREEK RD against other structures in Siskiyou and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BARKHOUSE CREEK RD?
BARKHOUSE CREEK RD in Siskiyou, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BARKHOUSE CREEK RD inspected?
BARKHOUSE CREEK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 29 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BARKHOUSE CREEK RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BARKHOUSE CREEK RD?
BARKHOUSE CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BARKHOUSE CREEK RD?
BARKHOUSE CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BARKHOUSE CREEK RD and does age affect safety?
BARKHOUSE CREEK RD was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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