US Bridges

Pine ST over Little Chico Creek

Good

Butte County, California · Btw Humboldt Av & 12th ST · Structure no. 12C0280

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,792
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine ST over Little Chico Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pine ST over Little Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1961, 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 4,792 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,512 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine ST
CrossesLittle Chico Creek
LocationBtw Humboldt Av & 12th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72699, -121.82864
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,792 (2018)
Projected traffic10,512 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pine ST over Little Chico Creek built?

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

What condition is Pine ST over Little Chico 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pine ST over Little Chico Creek carry?

About 4,792 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pine ST over Little Chico Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pine ST over Little Chico Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.