US Bridges

Lone Pine Ave over Little Chico Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.1 MI N Chico Ave · Structure no. 12C0334

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Pine Ave over Little Chico Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lone Pine Ave over Little Chico Creek 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 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Pine Ave
CrossesLittle Chico Creek
Location0.1 MI N Chico Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.70315, -121.86847
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2011)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lone Pine Ave over Little Chico Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Pine Ave over Little Chico 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lone Pine Ave over Little Chico Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lone Pine Ave over Little Chico Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Pine Ave over Little Chico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.