US Bridges

Oasis Road over Buckeye Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 1.1 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 06C0153

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,570
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oasis Road over Buckeye Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Oasis Road over Buckeye 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 4,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,945 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOasis Road
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location1.1 MI West of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.63578, -122.38332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,570 (2012)
Projected traffic5,945 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oasis Road over Buckeye Creek built?

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

What condition is Oasis Road over Buckeye 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 Oasis Road over Buckeye Creek carry?

About 4,570 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oasis Road over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Oasis Road over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.