FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MIDDLE CREEK RD

Carrying MIDDLE CREEK RD over MIDDLE CREEK

0.7 MI E OF IRON MTN RD, Shasta, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MIDDLE CREEK RD

The MIDDLE CREEK RD bridge in Shasta, California carries MIDDLE CREEK RD over MIDDLE CREEK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.3 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 61 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MIDDLE CREEK RD compares

▼ 15.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of California bridges
500
Bridges in Shasta · 10 in Poor condition
MIDDLE CREEK RD 15.6 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
7.6
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
15.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
22.3 m (73 ft)
Deck Width
5.8 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
61 vehicles/day
Structure Number
06C0297

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

MIDDLE CREEK RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare MIDDLE CREEK RD against other structures in Shasta and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MIDDLE CREEK RD?

MIDDLE CREEK RD in Shasta, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MIDDLE CREEK RD inspected?

MIDDLE CREEK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 61 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDDLE CREEK RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MIDDLE CREEK RD?

MIDDLE CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MIDDLE CREEK RD?

MIDDLE CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MIDDLE CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

MIDDLE CREEK RD was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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