US Bridges

Bangor Park RD over Wilson Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 1.0 MI W of Bangor HWY · Structure no. 12C0226

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bangor Park RD over Wilson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bangor Park RD over Wilson Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBangor Park RD
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.0 MI W of Bangor HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.38906, -121.42214
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic419 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bangor Park RD over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Bangor Park RD over Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Bangor Park RD over Wilson Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bangor Park RD over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bangor Park RD over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.