Lumpkin-Laporte RD over Fall River
FairPosted for loadButte County, California · 10.5 MI N/E Feather Falls · Structure no. 12C0188
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lumpkin-Laporte RD over Fall River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lumpkin-Laporte RD over Fall River in Butte County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lumpkin-Laporte RD over Fall River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lumpkin-Laporte RD over Fall River 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 Lumpkin-Laporte RD over Fall River carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Lumpkin-Laporte RD over Fall River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Lumpkin-Laporte RD over Fall River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.