US Bridges

Grand Ave over Rudy Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · W of 14th St. · Structure no. 12C0125

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,219
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Rudy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grand Ave over Rudy 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 5,219 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,633 by 2047. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesRudy Creek
LocationW of 14th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.51133, -121.59619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,219 (2019)
Projected traffic7,633 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Grand Ave over Rudy Creek built?

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

What condition is Grand Ave over Rudy 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Rudy Creek carry?

About 5,219 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over Rudy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over Rudy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.