US Bridges

Clark Creek Road over Burney Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.5 MI NW of SR 89 · Structure no. 06C0031

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Creek Road over Burney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clark Creek Road over Burney Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Creek Road
CrossesBurney Creek
Location0.5 MI NW of SR 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.00054, -121.63706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2015)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Clark Creek Road over Burney Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Creek Road over Burney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Creek Road over Burney Creek carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clark Creek Road over Burney Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Creek Road over Burney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.