US Bridges

Clear CR RD over Dry Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 1 MI W Cloverdale RD · Structure no. 06C0121

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear CR RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Clear CR RD over Dry Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 884 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClear CR RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 MI W Cloverdale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.49086, -122.529
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2012)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clear CR RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear CR RD over Dry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Clear CR RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clear CR RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Clear CR RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.