US Bridges

Buzzard Roost Road over South Fork Little Cow CR

Good

Shasta County, California · 100 E Oak Run RD · Structure no. 06C0208

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buzzard Roost Road over South Fork Little Cow CR is a concrete slab carrying Buzzard Roost Road over South Fork Little Cow CR in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBuzzard Roost Road
CrossesSouth Fork Little Cow CR
Location100 E Oak Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.73773, -122.00676
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2014)
Projected traffic264 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Buzzard Roost Road over South Fork Little Cow CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buzzard Roost Road over South Fork Little Cow CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buzzard Roost Road over South Fork Little Cow CR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buzzard Roost Road over South Fork Little Cow CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Buzzard Roost Road over South Fork Little Cow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.