US Bridges

Reeds Creek Road over North Fork Reeds Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 3.7 MI W of Wilder Road · Structure no. 08C0130

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Creek Road over North Fork Reeds Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reeds Creek Road over North Fork Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,051 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesReeds Creek Road
CrossesNorth Fork Reeds Creek
Location3.7 MI W of Wilder Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.15851, -122.34343
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2007)
Projected traffic2,051 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Reeds Creek Road over North Fork Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Creek Road over North Fork Reeds 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 Reeds Creek Road over North Fork Reeds Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reeds Creek Road over North Fork Reeds Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Creek Road over North Fork Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.