US Bridges

Park Ave over Little Chico Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.1 MI N of 11th ST · Structure no. 12C0201

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave over Little Chico Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Park Ave over Little Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 113 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,105 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ave
CrossesLittle Chico Creek
Location0.1 MI N of 11th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.72493, -121.83328
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2018)
Projected traffic26,105 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Park Ave over Little Chico Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Park Ave over Little Chico 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Park Ave over Little Chico Creek carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave over Little Chico Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave over Little Chico Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.