US Bridges

Texas Springs RD over Olney Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 2.2 MI E SR 273-BRSTER RD · Structure no. 06C0090

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Springs RD over Olney Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Texas Springs RD over Olney Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesTexas Springs RD
CrossesOlney Creek
Location2.2 MI E SR 273-BRSTER RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.53001, -122.42336
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Texas Springs RD over Olney Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Springs RD over Olney 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Texas Springs RD over Olney Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Texas Springs RD over Olney Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Springs RD over Olney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.