US Bridges

Rawson RD over Thomes Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 1.7 MI S Gyle RD · Structure no. 08C0371

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
699 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawson RD over Thomes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rawson RD over Thomes 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 699 ft (213 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRawson RD
CrossesThomes Creek
Location1.7 MI S Gyle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.97535, -122.22571
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length699 ft (213 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 RD over Thomes Creek built?

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

What condition is Rawson RD over Thomes 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 RD over Thomes Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rawson RD over Thomes Creek?

The structure is 699 ft (213 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rawson RD over Thomes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.