US Bridges

Mccoy Road over Blue Tent Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 2.5 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 08C0360

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccoy Road over Blue Tent Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mccoy Road over Blue Tent 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMccoy Road
CrossesBlue Tent Creek
Location2.5 MI West of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.25847, -122.31377
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2006)
Projected traffic318 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Mccoy Road over Blue Tent Creek built?

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

What condition is Mccoy Road over Blue Tent 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mccoy Road over Blue Tent Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mccoy Road over Blue Tent Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mccoy Road over Blue Tent Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.