US Bridges

Meridian RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 1.28 MI W of Sacto Ave · Structure no. 12C0102

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
433
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meridian 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 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.28 MI W of Sacto Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.74706, -121.91916
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2019)
Projected traffic261 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Meridian RD over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Meridian 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 Meridian RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.