US Bridges

Willard Road over Reeds Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.1 MI S Reeds Creek RD · Structure no. 08C0093

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willard Road over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willard Road over Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWillard Road
CrossesReeds Creek
Location0.1 MI S Reeds Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.15654, -122.33307
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2007)
Projected traffic222 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Willard Road over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willard Road over Reeds 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Willard Road over Reeds Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Willard Road over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Willard Road over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.