US Bridges

Kopta Road over South Fork Kopta Slough

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.7 MI South of Dale RD · Structure no. 08C0027

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kopta Road over South Fork Kopta Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kopta Road over South Fork Kopta Slough in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKopta Road
CrossesSouth Fork Kopta Slough
Location0.7 MI South of Dale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.92034, -122.10471
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2000)
Projected traffic307 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kopta Road over South Fork Kopta Slough built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kopta Road over South Fork Kopta Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Kopta Road over South Fork Kopta Slough carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kopta Road over South Fork Kopta Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kopta Road over South Fork Kopta Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.