US Bridges

Platina RD over Huling Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · P.M. 25.1 E from SR 36 · Structure no. 06C0120

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Platina RD over Huling Creek is a concrete slab carrying Platina RD over Huling Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 101 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 6 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,842 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesPlatina RD
CrossesHuling Creek
LocationP.M. 25.1 E from SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.48165, -122.57797
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2013)
Projected traffic1,842 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Platina RD over Huling Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Platina RD over Huling 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Platina RD over Huling Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Platina RD over Huling Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Platina RD over Huling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.