US Bridges

Barham Ave over Brannin Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI S Liberal Ave · Structure no. 08C0042

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,757
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barham Ave over Brannin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Barham Ave over Brannin 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 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 5,757 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,620 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBarham Ave
CrossesBrannin Creek
Location0.3 MI S Liberal Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.87789, -122.20057
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,757 (2007)
Projected traffic7,620 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Barham Ave over Brannin Creek built?

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

What condition is Barham Ave over Brannin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Barham Ave over Brannin Creek carry?

About 5,757 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barham Ave over Brannin Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Barham Ave over Brannin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.