US Bridges

Lumpkin Road over South Fork Feather River

Fair

Butte County, California · 3 MI Forbestown RD · Structure no. 12C0199

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
1,175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
855
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Lumpkin Road over South Fork Feather River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Lumpkin Road over South Fork Feather River in Butte County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 855 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2044. The structure is 1,175 ft (358.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLumpkin Road
CrossesSouth Fork Feather River
Location3 MI Forbestown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.53472, -121.34012
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,175 ft (358.1 m)
Longest span440 ft (134.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic855 (2019)
Projected traffic1,016 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lumpkin Road over South Fork Feather River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lumpkin Road over South Fork Feather 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 Road over South Fork Feather River carry?

About 855 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lumpkin Road over South Fork Feather River?

The structure is 1,175 ft (358.1 m) long with a longest span of 440 ft (134.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lumpkin Road over South Fork Feather River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.