Nelson Road over Butte Creek Overflow
GoodButte County, California · 1 MI E of Aguas Frias RD · Structure no. 12C0069
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson Road over Butte Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nelson Road over Butte Creek Overflow in Butte County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Road over Butte Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelson Road over Butte Creek Overflow 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nelson Road over Butte Creek Overflow carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Nelson Road over Butte Creek Overflow?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson Road over Butte Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.