Big Bend RD over Roaring Creek
GoodShasta County, California · 5.4 MI N of S.R. 299 · Structure no. 06C0299
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Bend RD over Roaring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Bend RD over Roaring Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 102 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Bend RD over Roaring Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Big Bend RD over Roaring Creek 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 Big Bend RD over Roaring Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Big Bend RD over Roaring Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Big Bend RD over Roaring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.