US Bridges

Corning Road over North Fork Jewett Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI W/O I-5 · Structure no. 08C0155

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,264
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corning Road over North Fork Jewett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Corning Road over North Fork Jewett 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 2,264 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCorning Road
CrossesNorth Fork Jewett Creek
Location0.3 MI W/O I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.92814, -122.20678
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,264 (2021)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Fork Jewett Creek built?

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

What condition is Corning Road over North Fork Jewett 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Corning Road over North Fork Jewett Creek carry?

About 2,264 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Corning Road over North Fork Jewett Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Corning Road over North Fork Jewett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.