Old Alturas RD over Churn Creek
FairShasta County, California · 1.5 MI W Old Oregon Trail · Structure no. 06C0104
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,483
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Alturas RD over Churn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Alturas RD over Churn Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 11,483 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,814 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Alturas RD over Churn Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Alturas RD over Churn 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 Alturas RD over Churn Creek carry?
About 11,483 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Alturas RD over Churn Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Alturas RD over Churn Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.