US Bridges

Old HWY 99 W over Moore Creek

Poor

Tehama County, California · 1.2 MI N Glenn CO Line · Structure no. 08C0121

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,922
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 99 W over Moore Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old HWY 99 W over Moore Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 111 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,922 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,405 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesOld HWY 99 W
CrossesMoore Creek
Location1.2 MI N Glenn CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.81485, -122.19724
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,922 (2013)
Projected traffic4,405 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 99 W over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Old HWY 99 W over Moore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 1,922 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 99 W over Moore Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 99 W over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.