US Bridges

Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.9 MI S Bowman RD · Structure no. 08C0237

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,234
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,234 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,143 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHooker Creek Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.9 MI S Bowman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.34724, -122.3264
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,234 (2008)
Projected traffic3,143 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 2,234 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.