US Bridges

State Route 299 over Little Hatchet Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-64.99 · Structure no. 06 0060

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Little Hatchet Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 299 over Little Hatchet Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,141 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 299
CrossesLittle Hatchet Creek
Location02-SHA-299-64.99
RouteState Highway 299
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.86496, -121.81804
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2009)
Projected traffic4,141 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Little Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 299 over Little Hatchet Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 299 over Little Hatchet Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 299 over Little Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 299 over Little Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.