US Bridges

Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Drainage

Fair

Tehama County, California · 4.9 MI N/W of I-5 · Structure no. 08C0342

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,234
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Drainage in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,234 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHooker Creek Road
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
Location4.9 MI N/W of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.32918, -122.3302
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,234 (2008)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Drainage 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 2022.

How much traffic does Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 2,234 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hooker Creek Road over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.