Calif. pictures

s,mac · Dec 4, 2014

Calif. is finely getting rain. Yesterday it rained 4 in. in about 5 hrs. When the run off came out of the hills it was a mess. There was flooding in the valley about 20 miles away. Here are some pictures of our bridge that goes over Paynes Cr. to our home. Looks like I have my weekend cut out for me. There was about 2 ft. of water going over the top. Steve

Mike Beeker · Dec 4, 2014

Wow Steve, that is some picture of just what water will do. Like you say, looks like you have your work cutout for you, though you do have 3 helpers ready and willing to assist you I see. Any ideas on how you will rebuild, please keep us posted.

Mike

Patsdeere · Dec 4, 2014

What part of ca are you in? I am in the bay area and we got 3.5 inches, but absolutely no damage any where near me.

4x4stude · Dec 4, 2014

I wish I were closer! I would certainly come help. Zane

s,mac · Dec 5, 2014

We are in Paynes Creek that is a wide spot on 36E 20 miles east of Red Bluff. Steve

Patsdeere · Dec 5, 2014

Yeah that whole area is a wide spot in the road. Lived in Chico for a couple of years, so at least familiar with Red Bluff.

chuck machinist · Dec 5, 2014

How many years did that bridge hold up.Lots of field stone there.

dick benson · Dec 5, 2014

Steve, I thought you were in a drought? Just a few showers up here in Grants Pass. Pretty well Tee Shirt westher by late morning everyday. Heading to Ohau Sat, should be a little warmer.
Dick B

Adirondack case guy · Dec 5, 2014

Looks like you have got your hands full. Do you have a vehicle out on the road side of your bridge? Must be a real PIA, if you don't. Is that bridge a flat deck railroad car, repurposed in the past?
Good luck to you, if it were a couple hour drive, I too would be glad to help you. I'm sure you have some good neighbors around you that will help.
Loren

s,mac · Dec 5, 2014

Yes both our road pickups were on the roadside. Bridge is the bottom of a 66 ft. box car. Work crew is coming in the a.m.

s,mac · Dec 5, 2014

Been 17 yrs. sense last wash out. I will post pictures of the repairs tomorrow. Steve

shinnery · Dec 6, 2014

At least you didn't have to go hunting for the bridge!
Out here in west Texas we are approaching only getting half our average annual rainfall. That average is only in the low twenties for the year. We have missed below average the last five years at least. Several lakes around with less than 10% of capacity.
Bryce

Joe Kimbriel · Dec 6, 2014

We need the rain. Here in Granite Bay, Ca not too much damage, minor flooding, but our water supply Folsom Lake only came up 3 feet. We have another 90 feet to go.

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