Lowrey Road over Nevada Creek
PoorTehama County, California · 3.65 MI N/O Paskenta RD · Structure no. 08C0260
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowrey Road over Nevada Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lowrey Road over Nevada Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowrey Road over Nevada Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Lowrey Road over Nevada Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Lowrey Road over Nevada Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lowrey Road over Nevada Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lowrey Road over Nevada Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.