US Bridges

Paskenta RD over Thomes Creek Branch

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI E/O Simpson RD · Structure no. 08C0150

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paskenta RD over Thomes Creek Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Paskenta RD over Thomes Creek Branch in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2047. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPaskenta RD
CrossesThomes Creek Branch
Location0.3 MI E/O Simpson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.96359, -122.32727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2007)
Projected traffic712 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Paskenta RD over Thomes Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paskenta RD over Thomes Creek Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does Paskenta RD over Thomes Creek Branch carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paskenta RD over Thomes Creek Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Paskenta RD over Thomes Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.