Shotgun Creek over Unnamed Creek
PoorPosted for loadShasta County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051459000001098
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Shotgun Creek over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shotgun Creek over Unnamed Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 19 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shotgun Creek over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shotgun Creek over Unnamed 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Shotgun Creek over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Shotgun Creek over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Shotgun Creek over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).