US Bridges

Feather Ave over Rudy Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 0.3 MI E of 18th ST · Structure no. 12C0339

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feather Ave over Rudy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Feather Ave over Rudy Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,347 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFeather Ave
CrossesRudy Creek
Location0.3 MI E of 18th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.50668, -121.59889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,347 by 2047
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Feather Ave over Rudy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feather Ave over Rudy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Feather Ave over Rudy Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Feather Ave over Rudy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Feather Ave over Rudy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.