US Bridges

State Route 149 over Gold Run Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-149-R1.26 · Structure no. 12 0191

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 149 over Gold Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 149 over Gold Run Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 50 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,313 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 149
CrossesGold Run Creek
Location03-BUT-149-R1.26
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates39.59163, -121.64082
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2009)
Projected traffic22,313 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 149 over Gold Run Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is State Route 149 over Gold Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 149 over Gold Run Creek carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 149 over Gold Run Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns State Route 149 over Gold Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.