US Bridges

Mcarthur RD over Dana Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.4 MI E Ted Elder RD · Structure no. 06C0138

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcarthur RD over Dana Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mcarthur RD over Dana Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesMcarthur RD
CrossesDana Creek
Location0.4 MI E Ted Elder RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.11416, -121.56833
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2014)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 RD over Dana Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcarthur RD over Dana 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Mcarthur RD over Dana Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcarthur RD over Dana Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mcarthur RD over Dana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.