US Bridges

Platina RD over Duncan Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · Pm 11.35 MI E SR 36 · Structure no. 06C0025

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Platina RD over Duncan Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Platina RD over Duncan Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesPlatina RD
CrossesDuncan Creek
LocationPm 11.35 MI E SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41136, -122.77084
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (1999)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Platina RD over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Platina RD over Duncan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Platina RD over Duncan Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Platina RD over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Platina RD over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.