US Bridges

Plum Creek Road over Paynes Creek

FairPosted for load

Tehama County, California · 200S Paynes Creek Loop · Structure no. 08C0022

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Creek Road over Paynes Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Plum Creek Road over Paynes Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum Creek Road
CrossesPaynes Creek
Location200S Paynes Creek Loop
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.33537, -121.91552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2010)
Projected traffic528 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Plum Creek Road over Paynes Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Plum Creek Road over Paynes 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 Plum Creek Road over Paynes Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plum Creek Road over Paynes Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Creek Road over Paynes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.