State Route 44 over Churn Creek
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-044-R1.56-RDG · Structure no. 06 0153L
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,250
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 44 over Churn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 44 over Churn Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 24,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,613 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 44 over Churn Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 44 over Churn 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 44 over Churn Creek carry?
About 24,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is State Route 44 over Churn Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 44 over Churn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.