Pettyjohn RD over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk
PoorTehama County, California · 0.9 MI W Weemasoul RD · Structure no. 08C0064
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pettyjohn RD over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying Pettyjohn RD over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 87 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pettyjohn RD over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Pettyjohn RD over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Pettyjohn RD over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Pettyjohn RD over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pettyjohn RD over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.