US Bridges

Larkin RD over Feather River Outlet

Fair

Butte County, California · 1 MI E/O Hamilton RD · Structure no. 12C0229

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,403
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Larkin RD over Feather River Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Larkin RD over Feather River Outlet in Butte County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,403 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLarkin RD
CrossesFeather River Outlet
Location1 MI E/O Hamilton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.45766, -121.63941
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,403 (2019)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State 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 Larkin RD over Feather River Outlet built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larkin RD over Feather River Outlet 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 Larkin RD over Feather River Outlet carry?

About 1,403 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Larkin RD over Feather River Outlet?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Larkin RD over Feather River Outlet?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.