US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over Mud Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-R37.20 · Structure no. 12 0156L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 SB over Mud Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,684 by 2046. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesMud Creek
Location03-BUT-099-R37.20
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.78388, -121.88502
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic17,684 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over Mud 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 SB over Mud Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 99 SB over Mud Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.