Hesse RD over Reeds Creek
FairTehama County, California · 2.4 MI North Ridge Road · Structure no. 08C0085
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hesse RD over Reeds Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hesse RD over Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hesse RD over Reeds Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hesse RD over Reeds 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Hesse RD over Reeds Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hesse RD over Reeds Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hesse RD over Reeds Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.