Plum Creek RD over North Fork Plum Creek
FairTehama County, California · 2.1 MI SE Payns Ck Lop RD · Structure no. 08C0274
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plum Creek RD over North Fork Plum Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Plum Creek RD over North Fork Plum Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Plum Creek RD over North Fork Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plum Creek RD over North Fork Plum 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Plum Creek RD over North Fork Plum Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Plum Creek RD over North Fork Plum Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Plum Creek RD over North Fork Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.