US Bridges

Kirkwood RD over Burch Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI S Viola Ave · Structure no. 08C0230

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood RD over Burch Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kirkwood RD over Burch 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.

It carries about 955 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkwood RD
CrossesBurch Creek
Location0.3 MI S Viola Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.89438, -122.17847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkwood RD over Burch Creek built?

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

What condition is Kirkwood RD over Burch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kirkwood RD over Burch Creek carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kirkwood RD over Burch Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood RD over Burch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.