Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch Creek
FairButte County, California · 0.6 MI S of Cherokee RD · Structure no. 12C0182
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch Creek carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.