US Bridges

Dersch RD over Lack Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 2.8 MI W Ash CR RD · Structure no. 06C0076

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dersch RD over Lack Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dersch RD over Lack Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,267 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesDersch RD
CrossesLack Creek
Location2.8 MI W Ash CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.48805, -122.13547
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2013)
Projected traffic2,267 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Dersch RD over Lack Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dersch RD over Lack 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 Dersch RD over Lack Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dersch RD over Lack Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dersch RD over Lack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.