US Bridges

County Road 303 over S Fk Willow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Glenn County, California · 4.3 MI S of S.H. 162 · Structure no. 11C0163

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 303 over S Fk Willow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 303 over S Fk Willow Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Road 303
CrossesS Fk Willow Creek
Location4.3 MI S of S.H. 162
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.53901, -122.45334
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2006)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 303 over S Fk Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 303 over S Fk Willow Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 303 over S Fk Willow Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is County Road 303 over S Fk Willow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 303 over S Fk Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.