Humbug Road over Butte Creek
GoodButte County, California · 6 MI NE Skyway · Structure no. 12C0077
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Humbug Road over Butte Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Humbug Road over Butte Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Humbug Road over Butte Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Humbug 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 2022.
How much traffic does Humbug Road over Butte Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Humbug Road over Butte Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Humbug Road over Butte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.