Nelson RD over Ash Creek Overflow
FairButte County, California · 1.3 MI W Midway RD · Structure no. 12C0329
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson RD over Ash Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nelson RD over Ash Creek Overflow in Butte County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelson RD over Ash Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelson RD over Ash Creek Overflow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Nelson RD over Ash Creek Overflow carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nelson RD over Ash Creek Overflow?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson RD over Ash Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.