US Bridges

State Route 99 over Campbell Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-45.70 · Structure no. 12 0029

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Campbell Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 over Campbell Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 111 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,406 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location03-BUT-099-45.70
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.88065, -121.97277
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2020)
Projected traffic21,406 by 2041
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 Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is State Route 99 over Campbell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

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

How long is State Route 99 over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.