US Bridges

Hicks Lane over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.5 MI N/O Eaton RD · Structure no. 12C0320

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hicks Lane over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hicks Lane over Sycamore Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHicks Lane
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.5 MI N/O Eaton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.78315, -121.87217
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hicks Lane over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hicks Lane over Sycamore 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 2022.

How much traffic does Hicks Lane over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hicks Lane over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hicks Lane over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.