HOLMES FLAT RD
Carrying HOLMES FLAT RD over LARABEE CREEK
2.5 MI E AVE OF GIANTS, Humboldt, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HOLMES FLAT RD
The HOLMES FLAT RD bridge in Humboldt, California carries HOLMES FLAT RD over LARABEE CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 92.4 meters (303 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HOLMES FLAT 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
- 1966
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 92.4 m (303 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04C0099
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOLMES FLAT RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HOLMES FLAT RD against other structures in Humboldt 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 HOLMES FLAT RD?
HOLMES FLAT RD in Humboldt, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HOLMES FLAT RD inspected?
HOLMES FLAT 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 17 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOLMES FLAT RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HOLMES FLAT RD?
HOLMES FLAT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HOLMES FLAT RD?
HOLMES FLAT RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is HOLMES FLAT RD and does age affect safety?
HOLMES FLAT RD was built in 1966, making it 60 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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