US Bridges

Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek

FairPosted for load

Tehama County, California · 1.1 MI W Paskenta RD · Structure no. 08C0086

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 88 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2047. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMccarty Creek RD
CrossesMccarty Creek
Location1.1 MI W Paskenta RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.91519, -122.50985
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2007)
Projected traffic55 by 2047
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.