US Bridges

CR A21 / Mooney RD over Robbers Creek

Poor

Lassen County, California · 0.5 MI SW of SR 36 · Structure no. 07C0091

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR A21 / Mooney RD over Robbers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR A21 / Mooney RD over Robbers Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR A21 / Mooney RD
CrossesRobbers Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.31014, -120.99807
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1989)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$191,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR A21 / Mooney RD over Robbers Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR A21 / Mooney RD over Robbers 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 CR A21 / Mooney RD over Robbers Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR A21 / Mooney RD over Robbers Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR A21 / Mooney RD over Robbers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.