US Bridges

Bowman RD over Pine Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 6.0 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 08C0141

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,069
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman RD over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman RD over Pine Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 84 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 3,069 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesBowman RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location6.0 MI West of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.33831, -122.37342
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,069 (2005)
Projected traffic4,247 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Bowman RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Bowman RD over Pine 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bowman RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 3,069 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bowman RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.