Nelson Bar RD over Hoddap Creek
FairButte County, California · 2.7 MI W Concow RD · Structure no. 12C0365
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson Bar RD over Hoddap Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nelson Bar RD over Hoddap Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Nelson Bar RD over Hoddap Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelson Bar RD over Hoddap 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Nelson Bar RD over Hoddap Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Nelson Bar RD over Hoddap Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson Bar RD over Hoddap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.