Middle Bridge Road over South Cow Creek
FairShasta County, California · Latour State Forest · Structure no. 06F0031
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Middle Bridge Road over South Cow Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Middle Bridge Road over South Cow Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 39 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Bridge Road over South Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Middle Bridge Road over South Cow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Middle Bridge Road over South Cow Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Middle Bridge Road over South Cow Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Middle Bridge Road over South Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.