US Bridges

Old HWY 99 W over Mcclure Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.15 MI N Gyle RD · Structure no. 08C0111

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 99 W over Mcclure Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old HWY 99 W over Mcclure Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 107 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.

It carries about 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,586 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOld HWY 99 W
CrossesMcclure Creek
Location0.15 MI N Gyle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.00724, -122.17177
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2006)
Projected traffic6,586 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 99 W over Mcclure Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Old HWY 99 W over Mcclure 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 99 W over Mcclure Creek carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 99 W over Mcclure Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 99 W over Mcclure Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.