US Bridges

Lower Gas Point RD over Lucille Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 1.2 MI N Gas Point RD · Structure no. 06C0286

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Gas Point RD over Lucille Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lower Gas Point RD over Lucille Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLower Gas Point RD
CrossesLucille Creek
Location1.2 MI N Gas Point RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.42202, -122.53774
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Gas Point RD over Lucille Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Gas Point RD over Lucille 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Gas Point RD over Lucille Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Gas Point RD over Lucille Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Gas Point RD over Lucille Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.