US Bridges

State Route 44 over Clover Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-044-R1.80-RDG · Structure no. 06 0174

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 44 over Clover Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 44 over Clover 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 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,873 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 44
CrossesClover Creek
Location02-SHA-044-R1.80-RDG
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates40.57516, -122.32984
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic48,500 (2009)
Projected traffic52,873 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 44 over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 44 over Clover 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 44 over Clover Creek carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 44 over Clover Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 44 over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.