Nelson Creek RD over Nelson Creek
GoodShasta County, California · 0.7 MI E Big Bend RD · Structure no. 06C0111
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson Creek RD over Nelson Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nelson Creek RD over Nelson Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelson Creek RD over Nelson Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Nelson Creek RD over Nelson 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Nelson Creek RD over Nelson Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nelson Creek RD over Nelson Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson Creek RD over Nelson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.