US Bridges

Old 44 DR over Clover Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.5 MI W/N Whitmore · Structure no. 06C0100

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 44 DR over Clover Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old 44 DR over Clover Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld 44 DR
CrossesClover Creek
Location0.5 MI W/N Whitmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.55291, -122.18405
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2012)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 DR over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 44 DR over Clover 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 DR over Clover Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old 44 DR over Clover Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old 44 DR over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.