Forwards Mill Road over N Fork Digger Creek
FairTehama County, California · On Tehama/Shasta Cnty LN · Structure no. 08C0190
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forwards Mill Road over N Fork Digger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Forwards Mill Road over N Fork Digger 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 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forwards Mill Road over N Fork Digger Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forwards Mill Road over N Fork Digger 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Forwards Mill Road over N Fork Digger Creek carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Forwards Mill Road over N Fork Digger Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Forwards Mill Road over N Fork Digger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.