US Bridges

CO RD #99W over Walker Creek

Good

Glenn County, California · 0.9 MI N CO RD #39 · Structure no. 11C0194

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,051
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD #99W over Walker Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD #99W over Walker Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,051 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,786 by 2047. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD #99W
CrossesWalker Creek
Location0.9 MI N CO RD #39
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.59478, -122.19444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,051 (2011)
Projected traffic2,786 by 2047
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD #99W over Walker Creek 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 CO RD #99W over Walker Creek carry?

About 2,051 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD #99W over Walker Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD #99W over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.