Bruce Road over S Fork Dead Horse Slough
FairButte County, California · N/O 6th ST · Structure no. 12C0299
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bruce Road over S Fork Dead Horse Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bruce Road over S Fork Dead Horse Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,921 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bruce Road over S Fork Dead Horse Slough built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Bruce Road over S Fork Dead Horse Slough 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 Bruce Road over S Fork Dead Horse Slough carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bruce Road over S Fork Dead Horse Slough?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Bruce Road over S Fork Dead Horse Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.