US Bridges

State Route 191 over Clear Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-191-4.67 · Structure no. 12 0195

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 191 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 191 over Clear 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 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,512 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Route 191
CrossesClear Creek
Location03-BUT-191-4.67
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates39.66329, -121.6284
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 (8.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2009)
Projected traffic10,512 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 191 over Clear Creek built?

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

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

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 191 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 191 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.