US Bridges

Hicks Lane over Mud Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 1.2 MI S Keefer RD · Structure no. 12C0105

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1920
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hicks Lane over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hicks Lane over Mud Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1920, so it is 125 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHicks Lane
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.2 MI S Keefer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.80374, -121.87228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2020)
Projected traffic533 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hicks Lane over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1920.

What condition is Hicks Lane 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 Hicks Lane over Mud Creek carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Hicks Lane over Mud Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hicks Lane over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.