US Bridges

Houghton Avenue over Brannin Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · At Olivewood Drive · Structure no. 08C0367

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houghton Avenue over Brannin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Houghton Avenue over Brannin Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHoughton Avenue
CrossesBrannin Creek
LocationAt Olivewood Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.87799, -122.18799
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2000)
Projected traffic108 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Houghton Avenue over Brannin Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houghton Avenue over Brannin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Houghton Avenue over Brannin Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Houghton Avenue over Brannin Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Houghton Avenue over Brannin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.