S Cow Creek Road over Townsend Gulch
GoodShasta County, California · 4.8 MI NE of S.R. 44 · Structure no. 06C0278
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Cow Creek Road over Townsend Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Cow Creek Road over Townsend 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Cow Creek Road over Townsend Gulch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Cow Creek Road over Townsend 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 Townsend Gulch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S Cow Creek Road over Townsend Gulch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns S Cow Creek Road over Townsend Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.