US Bridges

Kirkwood Road over Jewett Creek

FairPosted for load

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI S of Fig Lane · Structure no. 08C0218

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,491
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood Road over Jewett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkwood Road over Jewett Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,491 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkwood Road
CrossesJewett Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Fig Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.91679, -122.17854
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,491 (2021)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 Kirkwood Road over Jewett Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkwood Road over Jewett 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkwood Road over Jewett Creek carry?

About 1,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kirkwood Road over Jewett Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood Road over Jewett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.