US Bridges

Hall RD over West Burch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Tehama County, California · Capay Road · Structure no. 08C0303

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall RD over West Burch Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hall RD over West Burch Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHall RD
CrossesWest Burch Creek
LocationCapay Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.85538, -122.15414
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2007)
Projected traffic741 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hall RD over West Burch Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Hall RD over West Burch Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hall RD over West Burch Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hall RD over West Burch Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hall RD over West Burch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.