Old 44 DR over Little Cow Creek
FairShasta County, California · 0.6 MI E. of Deschutes RD · Structure no. 06C0097
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,860
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 44 DR over Little Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old 44 DR over Little Cow 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 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,126 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 44 DR over Little Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 44 DR over Little Cow 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Old 44 DR over Little Cow Creek carry?
About 2,860 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old 44 DR over Little Cow Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old 44 DR over Little Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.