US Bridges

State Route 299 over Rock Creek

Good

Modoc County, California · 02-MOD-299-37.16 · Structure no. 03 0007

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 299 over Rock Creek in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,356 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesRock Creek
Location02-MOD-299-37.16
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates41.49622, -120.60817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2015)
Projected traffic3,356 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 299 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is State Route 299 over Rock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 299 over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns State Route 299 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.