FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WALNUT ST

Carrying WALNUT ST over BRICKYARD CREEK

FRANKLIN ST IN RED BLUFF, Tehama, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WALNUT ST

The WALNUT ST bridge in Tehama, California carries WALNUT ST over BRICKYARD CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.0 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,853 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.9 metric tons.

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

How WALNUT ST compares

▼ 16.4
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of California bridges
452
Bridges in Tehama · 30 in Poor condition
WALNUT ST 14.9 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.2
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
14.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Last Reconstructed
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.0 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
19.4 m (64 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,853 vehicles/day
Structure Number
08C0139

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WALNUT ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WALNUT ST against other structures in Tehama 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 WALNUT ST?

WALNUT ST in Tehama, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WALNUT ST inspected?

WALNUT ST'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 9,853 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for WALNUT ST?

WALNUT ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WALNUT ST?

WALNUT ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WALNUT ST and does age affect safety?

WALNUT ST was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.

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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