US Bridges

Sacramento Ave over Mud Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.64 MI E of River RD · Structure no. 12C0068

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,172
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sacramento Ave over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sacramento Ave over Mud Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSacramento Ave
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.64 MI E of River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.72894, -121.93342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,172 (2015)
Projected traffic767 by 2042
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sacramento Ave over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sacramento Ave over Mud 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sacramento Ave over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sacramento Ave over Mud Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sacramento Ave over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.