US Bridges

Nord Gianella RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.55 MI W Hmtn Nd Ca Hy · Structure no. 12C0310

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nord Gianella RD over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nord Gianella RD over Rock Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNord Gianella RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.55 MI W Hmtn Nd Ca Hy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.78123, -121.96527
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Nord Gianella RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nord Gianella RD over Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nord Gianella RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nord Gianella RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nord Gianella RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.