US Bridges

Crystal Creek RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · At SR 299 · Structure no. 06C0200

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Creek RD over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crystal Creek RD over Willow Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCrystal Creek RD
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationAt SR 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.66903, -122.64645
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic435 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Crystal Creek RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal Creek RD over Willow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Crystal Creek RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Creek RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Creek RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.