US Bridges

Ord Ferry RD over Perkins Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 1.8 MI E Glenn CO Line · Structure no. 12C0090

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,364
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ord Ferry RD over Perkins Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ord Ferry RD over Perkins 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 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 1,364 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,884 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesOrd Ferry RD
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location1.8 MI E Glenn CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.62229, -121.96455
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,364 (2018)
Projected traffic2,884 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Ord Ferry RD over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ord Ferry RD over Perkins 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ord Ferry RD over Perkins Creek carry?

About 1,364 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ord Ferry RD over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ord Ferry RD over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.