US Bridges

Corning Road over Thomes Creek Branch

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.7 MI E Paskenta RD · Structure no. 08C0151

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corning Road over Thomes Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Corning Road over Thomes Creek Branch in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,969 by 2047. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesCorning Road
CrossesThomes Creek Branch
Location0.7 MI E Paskenta RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.91811, -122.42536
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2007)
Projected traffic1,969 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Corning Road over Thomes Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Corning Road 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 Corning Road over Thomes Creek Branch carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Corning Road over Thomes Creek Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Corning Road over Thomes Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.