US Bridges

Barham Avenue over Jewett Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.1 MI S Corning RD · Structure no. 08C0039

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barham Avenue over Jewett Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Barham Avenue over Jewett Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2046. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarham Avenue
CrossesJewett Creek
Location0.1 MI S Corning RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.92606, -122.20263
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2000)
Projected traffic527 by 2046
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Barham Avenue over Jewett Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barham Avenue over Jewett 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Barham Avenue over Jewett Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Barham Avenue over Jewett Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Barham Avenue over Jewett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.