US Bridges

Iron Mountain Road over Flat Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · Iron Mtn RD 3KM N.Sr 299 · Structure no. 06C0021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Mountain Road over Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying Iron Mountain Road over Flat Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIron Mountain Road
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationIron Mtn RD 3KM N.Sr 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.65394, -122.46174
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2005)
Projected traffic312 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Iron Mountain Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Mountain Road over Flat 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Iron Mountain Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Iron Mountain Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Mountain Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.