US Bridges

Corning RD over Houghton Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI W Fremn-Schlhse RD · Structure no. 08C0153

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corning RD over Houghton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Corning RD over Houghton Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,969 by 2047. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCorning RD
CrossesHoughton Creek
Location0.3 MI W Fremn-Schlhse RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.92613, -122.29464
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2007)
Projected traffic1,969 by 2047
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1965, making it 60 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 7% are trucks.

How long is Corning RD over Houghton Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Corning RD over Houghton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.