US Bridges

State Route 99 over Rock Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-40.65 · Structure no. 12 0027

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Rock Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 75 years old, older 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,838 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesRock Creek
Location03-BUT-099-40.65
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.81922, -121.92223
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2020)
Projected traffic21,838 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 99 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is State Route 99 over Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Rock Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.