US Bridges

State Route 191 over Dry Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-191-1.68 · Structure no. 12 0172

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 191 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 191 over Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,013 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 191
CrossesDry Creek
Location03-BUT-191-1.68
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates39.62208, -121.63344
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2020)
Projected traffic8,013 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 191 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 191 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 191 over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 191 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 191 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.