US Bridges

Cline Gulch RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 100FT E Main ST in FR Gul · Structure no. 06C0259

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cline Gulch RD over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cline Gulch RD over Clear Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCline Gulch RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location100FT E Main ST in FR Gul
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.7049, -122.63685
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2012)
Projected traffic461 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cline Gulch RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cline Gulch RD over Clear 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 Cline Gulch RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cline Gulch RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cline Gulch RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.