Bell RD over Mud Creek
FairButte County, California · 0.5 MI E of Meridian RD · Structure no. 12C0101
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 219
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell RD over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bell RD over Mud 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell RD over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell RD over Mud 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 Bell RD over Mud Creek carry?
About 219 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bell RD over Mud Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bell RD over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.