US Bridges

Centerville Road over Butte Creek

Good

Butte County, California · NE of RTE 99 · Structure no. 12C0060

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville Road over Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Centerville Road over Butte Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCenterville Road
CrossesButte Creek
LocationNE of RTE 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.78412, -121.66062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Centerville Road over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerville Road over Butte 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Centerville Road over Butte Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centerville Road over Butte Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville Road over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.