US Bridges

Swede Creek RD over Oat Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.7 MI N Old 44 Drive · Structure no. 06C0322

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swede Creek RD over Oat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Swede Creek RD over Oat Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSwede Creek RD
CrossesOat Creek
Location0.7 MI N Old 44 Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.57359, -122.21983
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2012)
Projected traffic1,059 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Swede Creek RD over Oat Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swede Creek RD over Oat 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Swede Creek RD over Oat Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swede Creek RD over Oat Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Swede Creek RD over Oat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.