US Bridges

Cypress ST over Little Chico Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · Btw Humboldt Av & 12th ST · Structure no. 12C0281

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,792
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress ST over Little Chico Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cypress 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,792 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,398 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCypress ST
CrossesLittle Chico Creek
LocationBtw Humboldt Av & 12th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72717, -121.82748
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,792 (2018)
Projected traffic9,398 by 2042
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 Cypress ST over Little Chico Creek built?

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

What condition is Cypress ST over Little Chico 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 October 2024.

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

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

How long is Cypress ST over Little Chico Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress ST over Little Chico Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.