US Bridges

Sherwood Blvd over Los Molinos Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.2 MI N Tehama Vina RD · Structure no. 08C0297

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Blvd over Los Molinos Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sherwood Blvd over Los Molinos Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSherwood Blvd
CrossesLos Molinos Creek
Location0.2 MI N Tehama Vina RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.03286, -122.09638
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2006)
Projected traffic1,618 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherwood Blvd over Los Molinos Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Blvd over Los Molinos 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sherwood Blvd over Los Molinos Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood Blvd over Los Molinos Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood Blvd over Los Molinos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.