US Bridges

Reeds Creek RD over Brush Creek

Poor

Tehama County, California · 1.2 MI W Wilder RD · Structure no. 08C0129

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Creek RD over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Reeds Creek RD over Brush Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesReeds Creek RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.2 MI W Wilder RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.15844, -122.305
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2007)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$475,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeds Creek RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Creek RD over Brush 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Reeds Creek RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Reeds Creek RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Creek RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.