Reeds Creek RD over Middle Fork Reeds Creek
FairTehama County, California · 6.6 MI E Pettyjohn RD · Structure no. 08C0011
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,660
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reeds Creek RD over Middle Fork Reeds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeds Creek RD over Middle Fork Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reeds Creek RD over Middle Fork Reeds Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Reeds Creek RD over Middle Fork Reeds 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Reeds Creek RD over Middle Fork Reeds Creek carry?
About 1,660 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Reeds Creek RD over Middle Fork Reeds Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Reeds Creek RD over Middle Fork Reeds Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.