US Bridges

Hooker Creek Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-36.37 · Structure no. 08 0101

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooker Creek Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hooker Creek Road over Interstate 5 in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHooker Creek Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-TEH-005-36.37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.29298, -122.27942
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2015)
Projected traffic2,095 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hooker Creek Road over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooker Creek Road over Interstate 5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hooker Creek Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hooker Creek Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hooker Creek Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.