US Bridges

Old 44 Drive over Clough Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 1 MI E of Oregon Trail · Structure no. 06C0095

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 44 Drive over Clough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old 44 Drive over Clough Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,136 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld 44 Drive
CrossesClough Creek
Location1 MI E of Oregon Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.56064, -122.28383
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2012)
Projected traffic3,136 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old 44 Drive over Clough Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 44 Drive over Clough 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old 44 Drive over Clough Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old 44 Drive over Clough Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old 44 Drive over Clough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.