US Bridges

Bennett RD over Pine Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 2 MI W Hmltn Nord Cana Hy · Structure no. 12C0098

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett RD over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennett RD over Pine Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBennett RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location2 MI W Hmltn Nord Cana Hy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.81843, -122.01071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2020)
Projected traffic426 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bennett RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett RD over Pine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bennett RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Bennett RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.