Walnut ST over Little Chico Creek
FairButte County, California · Btwn Dayton RD & 9th ST · Structure no. 12C0363
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,096
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut ST over Little Chico Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walnut ST over Little Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6,096 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut ST over Little Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut ST 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut ST over Little Chico Creek carry?
About 6,096 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Walnut ST over Little Chico Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut ST over Little Chico Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.