US Bridges

S Cow Creek Road over Pine Timber Gulch

Good

Shasta County, California · 5.8 MI NE of S.R. 44 · Structure no. 06C0275

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Cow Creek Road over Pine Timber Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Cow Creek Road over Pine Timber Gulch in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesS Cow Creek Road
CrossesPine Timber Gulch
Location5.8 MI NE of S.R. 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.56474, -122.02876
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 S Cow Creek Road over Pine Timber Gulch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Cow Creek Road over Pine Timber Gulch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S Cow Creek Road over Pine Timber Gulch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Cow Creek Road over Pine Timber Gulch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S Cow Creek Road over Pine Timber Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.