FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PRICE CREEK RD

Carrying PRICE CREEK RD over PRICE CREEK

0.7 MI SOUTH OF SR 299, Trinity, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PRICE CREEK RD

The PRICE CREEK RD bridge in Trinity, California carries PRICE CREEK RD over PRICE CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PRICE CREEK RD compares

▼ 10.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of California bridges
194
Bridges in Trinity · 8 in Poor condition
PRICE CREEK RD 20.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
13.7
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05C0144

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

PRICE 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 PRICE CREEK RD against other structures in Trinity 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 PRICE CREEK RD?

PRICE CREEK RD in Trinity, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PRICE CREEK RD inspected?

PRICE 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 20 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PRICE 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 PRICE CREEK RD?

PRICE CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PRICE CREEK RD?

PRICE CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PRICE CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

PRICE CREEK RD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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