Wheelock RD over Dry Creek
FairButte County, California · 0.9 MI N of S.R. 70 · Structure no. 12C0082
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 279
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheelock RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheelock RD over Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheelock RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheelock RD over Dry 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 Wheelock RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 279 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is Wheelock RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wheelock RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.