US Bridges

Norman Road over Willow Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 0.2 MI W Youngs RD · Structure no. 15C0013

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norman Road over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Norman Road over Willow Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesNorman Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.2 MI W Youngs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.40638, -122.08081
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Norman Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norman Road over Willow 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 Norman Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Norman Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Norman Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.