US Bridges

CO RD #99W over Willow Creek Overflow

Fair

Glenn County, California · 0.2 MI N CO RD #45 · Structure no. 11C0190

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,678
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD #99W over Willow Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD #99W over Willow Creek Overflow in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 110 years old, older 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 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,077 by 2047. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD #99W
CrossesWillow Creek Overflow
Location0.2 MI N CO RD #45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.5566, -122.19356
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD #99W over Willow Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is CO RD #99W over Willow Creek Overflow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD #99W over Willow Creek Overflow carry?

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

How long is CO RD #99W over Willow Creek Overflow?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD #99W over Willow Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.