US Bridges

Bangor HWY over N Fk Honcut Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 5.3 MI N/O LA Porte RD · Structure no. 12C0293

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,279
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bangor HWY over N Fk Honcut Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bangor HWY over N Fk Honcut Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesBangor HWY
CrossesN Fk Honcut Creek
Location5.3 MI N/O LA Porte RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.45699, -121.44307
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2019)
Projected traffic2,095 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bangor HWY over N Fk Honcut Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bangor HWY over N Fk 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 Bangor HWY over N Fk Honcut Creek carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Bangor HWY over N Fk Honcut Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bangor HWY over N Fk Honcut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.