Capay RD over Rice Creek
FairTehama County, California · 0.8 MI E of RD 99 W · Structure no. 08C0160
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 789
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Capay RD over Rice Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Capay RD over Rice Creek 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Capay RD over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Capay RD over Rice Creek 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does Capay RD over Rice Creek carry?
About 789 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Capay RD over Rice Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Capay RD over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.