Lower Honcut RD over Wilson Creek
FairButte County, California · 5 MI E/O ST HWY 70 · Structure no. 12C0265
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 948
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Honcut RD over Wilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Honcut RD over Wilson Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 948 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,257 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Honcut RD over Wilson Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Honcut RD over Wilson 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Honcut RD over Wilson Creek carry?
About 948 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Lower Honcut RD over Wilson Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Honcut RD over Wilson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.