US Bridges

Gyle Road over Mc Clure Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 3.8 MI E of I-5 · Structure no. 08C0053

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gyle Road over Mc Clure Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gyle Road over Mc Clure Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGyle Road
CrossesMc Clure Creek
Location3.8 MI E of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.01283, -122.13833
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2006)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Gyle Road over Mc Clure Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gyle Road over Mc Clure 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gyle Road over Mc Clure Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gyle Road over Mc Clure Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Gyle Road over Mc Clure Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.