US Bridges

Tamarack Road over Burney Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.1 MI S of S.R. 299 · Structure no. 06C0027

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tamarack Road over Burney Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Tamarack Road over Burney Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTamarack Road
CrossesBurney Creek
Location0.1 MI S of S.R. 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.87115, -121.69716
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2014)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tamarack Road over Burney Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tamarack Road over Burney 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 Tamarack Road over Burney Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tamarack Road over Burney Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tamarack Road over Burney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.