US Bridges

Steel Bridge RD over Bullhock Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.7 MI SE of Bateman Rd. · Structure no. 06F0033

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Steel Bridge RD over Bullhock Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Steel Bridge RD over Bullhock Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesSteel Bridge RD
CrossesBullhock Creek
Location0.7 MI SE of Bateman Rd.
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.62673, -121.71243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic31 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steel Bridge RD over Bullhock Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steel Bridge RD over Bullhock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Steel Bridge RD over Bullhock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Steel Bridge RD over Bullhock Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Steel Bridge RD over Bullhock Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.