US Bridges

Lowry RD over Mccarty Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 2.25 Mi. N of Paskenta RD · Structure no. 08C0259

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowry RD over Mccarty Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lowry RD over Mccarty Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2047. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLowry RD
CrossesMccarty Creek
Location2.25 Mi. N of Paskenta RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.91428, -122.53314
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic84 by 2047
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lowry RD over Mccarty Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowry RD over Mccarty 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 2025.

How much traffic does Lowry RD over Mccarty Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Lowry RD over Mccarty Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lowry RD over Mccarty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.