US Bridges

Rawson Road over Jewett Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · N. of Corning Road · Structure no. 08C0358

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawson Road over Jewett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rawson Road over Jewett Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRawson Road
CrossesJewett Creek
LocationN. of Corning Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.93197, -122.21616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2021)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rawson Road over Jewett Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rawson Road over Jewett Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rawson Road over Jewett Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rawson Road over Jewett Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rawson Road over Jewett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.