US Bridges

Orangewood RD over North Fork Kopta Slough

Good

Tehama County, California · Just West of Hall RD · Structure no. 08C0352

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orangewood RD over North Fork Kopta Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Orangewood RD over North Fork Kopta Slough in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOrangewood RD
CrossesNorth Fork Kopta Slough
LocationJust West of Hall RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.96054, -122.12347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic536 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 Orangewood RD over North Fork Kopta Slough built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orangewood RD over North Fork Kopta Slough 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Orangewood RD over North Fork Kopta Slough carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Orangewood RD over North Fork Kopta Slough?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Orangewood RD over North Fork Kopta Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.