US Bridges

Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.7 MI W Lowery RD · Structure no. 08C0317

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2047. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMccarty Creek RD
CrossesMccarty Creek
Location0.7 MI W Lowery RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.91195, -122.54605
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mccarty Creek RD over Mccarty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.