US Bridges

Walnut ST over Brickyard Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · Franklin ST in Red Bluff · Structure no. 08C0139

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,853
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut ST over Brickyard Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Walnut ST over Brickyard Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 90 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 6 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 9,853 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,813 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalnut ST
CrossesBrickyard Creek
LocationFranklin ST in Red Bluff
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.17347, -122.24527
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,853 (2006)
Projected traffic9,813 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Walnut ST over Brickyard Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Walnut ST over Brickyard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut ST over Brickyard Creek carry?

About 9,853 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut ST over Brickyard Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut ST over Brickyard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.