Nelson RD over Ash Creek
FairButte County, California · 1.5 MI W Midway RD · Structure no. 12C0026
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson RD over Ash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nelson RD over Ash Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelson RD over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelson RD over Ash Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Nelson RD over Ash Creek carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Nelson RD over Ash Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson RD over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.