US Bridges

Emily RD over Anderson Creek

Poor

Shasta County, California · Emily RD 300 Ft E of S ST · Structure no. 06C0353

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
958
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emily RD over Anderson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Emily RD over Anderson Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 958 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEmily RD
CrossesAnderson Creek
LocationEmily RD 300 Ft E of S ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44251, -122.30199
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic958 (2014)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$243,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emily RD over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emily RD over Anderson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Emily RD over Anderson Creek carry?

About 958 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emily RD over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Emily RD over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.