Dunstone Road over North Fork Honcut Creek
FairPosted for loadButte County, California · Just N of Avacado Road · Structure no. 12C0264
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dunstone Road over North Fork Honcut Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dunstone Road over North Fork Honcut Creek 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dunstone Road over North Fork Honcut Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dunstone Road over North Fork Honcut 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Dunstone Road over North Fork Honcut Creek carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Dunstone Road over North Fork Honcut Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Dunstone Road over North Fork Honcut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.