US Bridges

Manton RD over South Fork Battle Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 8.1 MI N/E of SH 36 · Structure no. 08C0019

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
534
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manton RD over South Fork Battle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Manton RD over South Fork Battle Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesManton RD
CrossesSouth Fork Battle Creek
Location8.1 MI N/E of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40569, -121.98065
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2004)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Manton RD over South Fork Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manton RD over South Fork Battle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Manton RD over South Fork Battle Creek carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Manton RD over South Fork Battle Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Manton RD over South Fork Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.