US Bridges

Old 44 Road over Stillwater Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.5 MI E of Oregon Trail · Structure no. 06C0366

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 44 Road over Stillwater Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old 44 Road over Stillwater Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,511 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld 44 Road
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Oregon Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.56345, -122.2897
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2012)
Projected traffic1,511 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old 44 Road over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 44 Road over Stillwater 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old 44 Road over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old 44 Road over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old 44 Road over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.