US Bridges

Reeds Creek RD over E Fk of N Fk Reeds Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · At Johnson Road · Structure no. 08C0131

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Creek RD over E Fk of N Fk Reeds Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Reeds Creek RD over E Fk of N Fk Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesReeds Creek RD
CrossesE Fk of N Fk Reeds Creek
LocationAt Johnson Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.15776, -122.35672
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (1992)
Projected traffic772 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 RD over E Fk of N Fk Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Creek RD over E Fk of N Fk Reeds 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Reeds Creek RD over E Fk of N Fk Reeds Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reeds Creek RD over E Fk of N Fk Reeds Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Creek RD over E Fk of N Fk Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.