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State Route 191 over Fallager Creek

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Butte County, California · 03-BUT-191-2.61 · Structure no. 12 0194

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 191 over Fallager Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 191 over Fallager Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 191
CrossesFallager Creek
Location03-BUT-191-2.61
RouteState Highway 191
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.63441, -121.63846
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 2021
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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2009)
Projected traffic8,013 by 2039
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 Fallager Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 191 over Fallager 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 191 over Fallager Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 191 over Fallager Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 191 over Fallager Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.