US Bridges

Red Bank RD over Hungry Hollow

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.1 MI N Lowery RD · Structure no. 08C0217

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bank RD over Hungry Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bank RD over Hungry Hollow 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 5 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRed Bank RD
CrossesHungry Hollow
Location0.1 MI N Lowery RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.09512, -122.44596
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2007)
Projected traffic643 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Red Bank RD over Hungry Hollow built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bank RD over Hungry Hollow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bank RD over Hungry Hollow carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Red Bank RD over Hungry Hollow?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bank RD over Hungry Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.