US Bridges

Red Bank Road over Red Bank Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 2.6 MI W of Balis RD · Structure no. 08C0067

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bank Road over Red Bank Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bank Road over Red Bank Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRed Bank Road
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location2.6 MI W of Balis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.10846, -122.34934
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2007)
Projected traffic643 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Red Bank Road over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bank Road over Red Bank 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bank Road over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Bank Road over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bank Road over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.