US Bridges

Mcarthur Road over Fall River Tributary

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.5 MI N of Brown RD · Structure no. 06C0137

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcarthur Road over Fall River Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mcarthur Road over Fall River Tributary in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMcarthur Road
CrossesFall River Tributary
Location0.5 MI N of Brown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.06888, -121.48988
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2015)
Projected traffic319 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcarthur Road over Fall River Tributary built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcarthur Road over Fall River Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mcarthur Road over Fall River Tributary carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcarthur Road over Fall River Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mcarthur Road over Fall River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.