US Bridges

Briggs Road over Red Bank Creek

FairPosted for load

Tehama County, California · 0.1 MI N Red Bank RD · Structure no. 08C0095

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggs Road over Red Bank Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Briggs Road over Red Bank Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBriggs Road
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location0.1 MI N Red Bank RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.08954, -122.41341
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic33 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Briggs Road over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Briggs Road over Red Bank 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 April 2023.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Briggs Road over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Briggs Road over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.