US Bridges

Churn Creek Road over West Branch Churn Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI South of SR 44 · Structure no. 06C0361

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,624
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churn Creek Road over West Branch Churn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Churn Creek Road over West Branch Churn Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 23,624 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,061 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChurn Creek Road
CrossesWest Branch Churn Creek
Location0.2 MI South of SR 44
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5821, -122.35406
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,624 (2012)
Projected traffic25,061 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Churn Creek Road over West Branch Churn Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Churn Creek Road over West Branch Churn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Churn Creek Road over West Branch Churn Creek carry?

About 23,624 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Churn Creek Road over West Branch Churn Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Churn Creek Road over West Branch Churn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.