Dusty Way over Oat Creek
GoodTehama County, California · 2 MI W RTE 5 W Chrd-Rwson · Structure no. 08C0102
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 718
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dusty Way over Oat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dusty Way over Oat Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dusty Way over Oat Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dusty Way over Oat 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 Dusty Way over Oat Creek carry?
About 718 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dusty Way over Oat Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dusty Way over Oat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.