US Bridges

Phillips Road over Little Cow Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 1.6 MI SE Buzzard Rst RD · Structure no. 06C0007

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips Road over Little Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phillips Road over Little Cow Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPhillips Road
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location1.6 MI SE Buzzard Rst RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.74891, -121.94407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2014)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Phillips Road over Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillips Road over Little Cow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Phillips Road over Little Cow Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Phillips Road over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips Road over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.