US Bridges

Buckeye ST over Churn Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI N Lake Bl · Structure no. 06C0330

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye ST over Churn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Buckeye ST over Churn Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuckeye ST
CrossesChurn Creek
Location0.2 MI N Lake Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.68786, -122.40324
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1998)
Projected traffic785 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Buckeye ST over Churn Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye ST over Churn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Buckeye ST over Churn Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye ST over Churn Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye ST over Churn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.