Bowman Road over S. F. Cottonwood Creek
GoodTehama County, California · 10.6 Miles West of I-5 · Structure no. 08C0368
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 460 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,205
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowman Road over S. F. Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowman Road over S. F. Cottonwood Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,205 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2046. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowman Road over S. F. Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowman Road over S. F. Cottonwood 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 Bowman Road over S. F. Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 3,205 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bowman Road over S. F. Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Bowman Road over S. F. Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.