US Bridges

Bangor HWY over West Branch Honcut Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 6.7 MI N Laporte RD · Structure no. 12C0294

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,279
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bangor HWY over West Branch Honcut Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bangor HWY over West Branch Honcut Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBangor HWY
CrossesWest Branch Honcut Creek
Location6.7 MI N Laporte RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.46781, -121.45758
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2019)
Projected traffic1,744 by 2047
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bangor HWY over West Branch Honcut Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bangor HWY over West Branch 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Bangor HWY over West Branch Honcut Creek carry?

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

How long is Bangor HWY over West Branch Honcut Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bangor HWY over West Branch Honcut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.