US Bridges

Bowman Road over Hooker Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 2.0 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 08C0091

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,186
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Road over Hooker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bowman Road over Hooker Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,186 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,477 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesBowman Road
CrossesHooker Creek
Location2.0 MI West of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.36013, -122.3178
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,186 (2005)
Projected traffic10,477 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Bowman Road over Hooker Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowman Road over Hooker 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bowman Road over Hooker Creek carry?

About 6,186 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bowman Road over Hooker Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Road over Hooker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.