US Bridges

Rawson RD over Red Bank Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 1 MI N Riverside Ave · Structure no. 08C0369

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawson RD over Red Bank Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rawson RD over Red Bank Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2046. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesRawson RD
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location1 MI N Riverside Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.1429, -122.23782
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rawson RD over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rawson RD over Red Bank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rawson RD over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rawson RD over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rawson RD over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.