US Bridges

Feather River Blvd over Dry Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 0.3 MI N Georgia Pacfc Wy · Structure no. 12C0127

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feather River Blvd over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Feather River Blvd over Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,345 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFeather River Blvd
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 MI N Georgia Pacfc Wy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.47876, -121.57515
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2019)
Projected traffic5,345 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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 Feather River Blvd over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feather River Blvd over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Feather River Blvd over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Feather River Blvd over Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Feather River Blvd over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.