US Bridges

County Road 99W over Willow Creek Overflow

Good

Glenn County, California · North of CO RD #48 · Structure no. 11C0187

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,678
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 99W over Willow Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 99W over Willow Creek Overflow in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 88 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,077 by 2047. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 99W
CrossesWillow Creek Overflow
LocationNorth of CO RD #48
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.53891, -122.1934
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,678 (2009)
Projected traffic3,077 by 2047
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Road 99W over Willow Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is County Road 99W over Willow Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 99W over Willow Creek Overflow carry?

About 2,678 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 99W over Willow Creek Overflow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 99W over Willow Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.