US Bridges

Camp Creek RD over Flea Valley Creek

Good

Butte County, California · Trnoff 0.9 MI on Pulga RD · Structure no. 12C0080

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Creek RD over Flea Valley Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Camp Creek RD over Flea Valley 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 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCamp Creek RD
CrossesFlea Valley Creek
LocationTrnoff 0.9 MI on Pulga RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.80413, -121.45047
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Camp Creek RD over Flea Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is Camp Creek RD over Flea Valley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Creek RD over Flea Valley Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Camp Creek RD over Flea Valley Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Creek RD over Flea Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.