US Bridges

Placer RD over Dry Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.35 MI N/E Clear CR RD · Structure no. 06C0122

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
631
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Placer RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Placer RD over Dry Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPlacer RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.35 MI N/E Clear CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.49485, -122.54697
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (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 Placer RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Placer 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 Placer RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Placer RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Placer RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.