US Bridges

Big Bend RD over Hatchet Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.8 MI N S.R. 299 · Structure no. 06C0073

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bend RD over Hatchet Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Big Bend RD over Hatchet 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Bend RD
CrossesHatchet Creek
Location0.8 MI N S.R. 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.87227, -121.89559
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2014)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Big Bend RD over Hatchet Creek built?

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

What condition is Big Bend RD over Hatchet 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Big Bend RD over Hatchet Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Bend RD over Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Big Bend RD over Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.