US Bridges

Clr CR Cemetery RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.1 MI E of S.R. 191 · Structure no. 12C0130

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clr CR Cemetery RD over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clr CR Cemetery RD over Clear Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesClr CR Cemetery RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.1 MI E of S.R. 191
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.66499, -121.62644
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2019)
Projected traffic99 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Clr CR Cemetery RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Clr CR Cemetery RD over Clear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clr CR Cemetery RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Clr CR Cemetery RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clr CR Cemetery RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.