US Bridges

Mistletoe LN over West Branch Churn Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · Intx Mstoe LN & Canby RD · Structure no. 06C0158

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,307
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mistletoe LN over West Branch Churn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mistletoe LN over West Branch Churn Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 71 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 7,307 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,033 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMistletoe LN
CrossesWest Branch Churn Creek
LocationIntx Mstoe LN & Canby RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.57818, -122.35247
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,307 (2012)
Projected traffic16,033 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mistletoe LN over West Branch Churn Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Mistletoe LN over West Branch Churn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mistletoe LN over West Branch Churn Creek carry?

About 7,307 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mistletoe LN over West Branch Churn Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mistletoe LN over West Branch Churn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.