US Bridges

Jack Rabit Flat RD over Burney Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.1 MI S SH 299 · Structure no. 06C0092

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Rabit Flat RD over Burney Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Jack Rabit Flat RD over Burney Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJack Rabit Flat RD
CrossesBurney Creek
Location0.1 MI S SH 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.87111, -121.68243
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2014)
Projected traffic27 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Jack Rabit Flat RD over Burney Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Rabit Flat RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jack Rabit Flat RD over Burney Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jack Rabit Flat RD over Burney Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Rabit Flat RD over Burney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.