Willard RD over Branch of Reeds Creek
PoorTehama County, California · Live Oak Road · Structure no. 08C0323
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willard RD over Branch of Reeds Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Willard RD over Branch of Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willard RD over Branch of Reeds Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Willard RD over Branch of Reeds Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Willard RD over Branch of Reeds Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Willard RD over Branch of Reeds Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Willard RD over Branch of Reeds Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.