US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Little Dry Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-22.95 · Structure no. 12 0075R

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 NB over Little Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,264 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location03-BUT-099-22.95
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.63249, -121.70476
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2009)
Projected traffic22,264 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 NB over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Little Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 99 NB over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.