US Bridges

Paskenta Road over Mccarty Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 1.3 MI W/O Corning RD · Structure no. 08C0061

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paskenta Road over Mccarty Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Paskenta Road over Mccarty Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2047. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesPaskenta Road
CrossesMccarty Creek
Location1.3 MI W/O Corning RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.91888, -122.46687
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2007)
Projected traffic875 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Paskenta Road over Mccarty Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paskenta Road over Mccarty 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 2025.

How much traffic does Paskenta Road over Mccarty Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paskenta Road over Mccarty Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Paskenta Road over Mccarty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.