US Bridges

South Ave over Burch Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · At Houghton Ave · Structure no. 08C0134

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,166
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ave over Burch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Ave over Burch Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,166 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,781 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Ave
CrossesBurch Creek
LocationAt Houghton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.90634, -122.18809
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,166 (2010)
Projected traffic5,781 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Ave over Burch Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Ave over Burch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Ave over Burch Creek carry?

About 6,166 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is South Ave over Burch Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns South Ave over Burch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.