US Bridges

Durnel RD over North Fork Hamlin Slough

Fair

Butte County, California · 1.75 MI N of Nelson RD · Structure no. 12C0177

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durnel RD over North Fork Hamlin Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Durnel RD over North Fork Hamlin Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesDurnel RD
CrossesNorth Fork Hamlin Slough
Location1.75 MI N of Nelson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.57571, -121.80022
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Durnel RD over North Fork Hamlin Slough built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durnel RD over North Fork Hamlin Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Durnel RD over North Fork Hamlin Slough carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Durnel RD over North Fork Hamlin Slough?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Durnel RD over North Fork Hamlin Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.