US Bridges

Bradford Road over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 2.55 MI W of Colony RD · Structure no. 12C0348

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Road over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bradford Road over Little Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Road
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location2.55 MI W of Colony RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.52224, -121.81166
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2007)
Projected traffic54 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bradford Road over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford Road over Little Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bradford Road over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Road over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford Road over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.