US Bridges

Woodson Ave over Burch Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · At South Ave · Structure no. 08C0034

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodson Ave over Burch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Woodson Ave over Burch Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodson Ave
CrossesBurch Creek
LocationAt South Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.90514, -122.18351
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2005)
Projected traffic525 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Woodson Ave over Burch Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodson Ave over Burch Creek 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Woodson Ave over Burch Creek carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodson Ave over Burch Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Woodson Ave over Burch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.