US Bridges

Reeds Creek Road over N Fork Reeds Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 2.2 MI E/O Pettyjohn RD · Structure no. 08C0242

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Creek Road over N Fork Reeds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeds Creek Road over N Fork Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesReeds Creek Road
CrossesN Fork Reeds Creek
Location2.2 MI E/O Pettyjohn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.18754, -122.47904
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2007)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Reeds Creek Road over N Fork Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Creek Road over N Fork Reeds 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Reeds Creek Road over N Fork Reeds Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reeds Creek Road over N Fork Reeds Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Creek Road over N Fork Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.