US Bridges

State Route 36 over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-48.60 · Structure no. 08 0051

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,025
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 36 over Seven Mile Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 6 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 2,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,457 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesState Route 36
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location02-TEH-036-48.60
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.24538, -122.15194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2015)
Projected traffic2,457 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 36 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over Seven Mile 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 State Route 36 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Route 36 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns State Route 36 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.