Richvale Highway over Little Dry Creek
GoodButte County, California · 1.2 MI E Aguas Frias RD · Structure no. 12C0347
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richvale Highway over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Richvale Highway over Little Dry 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 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richvale Highway over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richvale Highway over Little Dry 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Richvale Highway over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Richvale Highway over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Richvale Highway over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.