US Bridges

Rawson Road over Hall Creek Branch

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.4 MI S of South Ave · Structure no. 08C0247

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawson Road over Hall Creek Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rawson Road over Hall Creek Branch in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRawson Road
CrossesHall Creek Branch
Location0.4 MI S of South Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.90113, -122.21609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2007)
Projected traffic527 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Rawson Road over Hall Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Rawson Road over Hall Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Rawson Road over Hall Creek Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rawson Road over Hall Creek Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rawson Road over Hall Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.