US Bridges

Corning RD over Houghton Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.5 MI W/O Glenn RD · Structure no. 08C0152

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corning RD over Houghton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Corning RD over Houghton Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,943 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCorning RD
CrossesHoughton Creek
Location0.5 MI W/O Glenn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.92195, -122.31594
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2007)
Projected traffic1,943 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 RD over Houghton Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corning RD over Houghton 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Corning RD over Houghton Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corning RD over Houghton Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Corning RD over Houghton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.