US Bridges

Christian Road over Gay Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.1 MI W Malton Ave · Structure no. 08C0305

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christian Road over Gay Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Christian Road over Gay Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChristian Road
CrossesGay Creek
Location0.1 MI W Malton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.81237, -122.18379
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2010)
Projected traffic218 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Christian Road over Gay Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christian Road over Gay 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Christian Road over Gay Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Christian Road over Gay Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Christian Road over Gay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.