US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 76 over Mud Creek

Good

Modoc County, California · 7 KM NE of Alturas · Structure no. 00000000000J020

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 76 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 76 over Mud Creek in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 76
CrossesMud Creek
Location7 KM NE of Alturas
RouteFederal Lands Road 76
Coordinates41.53064, -120.47722
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 76 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 76 over Mud 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 76 over Mud Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 76 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 76 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.