RD 311 over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek
PoorLassen County, California · 1.1 MI E/O A3 · Structure no. 07C0071
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 311 over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 311 over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 311 over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 311 over Deep Cut (baxter) 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 2023.
How much traffic does RD 311 over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RD 311 over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns RD 311 over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.