US Bridges

Afton RD over Lateral "a"

Good

Butte County, California · 0.5 MI E/O Wickman RD · Structure no. 12C0379

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Afton RD over Lateral "a" is a concrete continuous slab carrying Afton RD over Lateral "a" in Butte County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAfton RD
CrossesLateral "a"
Location0.5 MI E/O Wickman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.42096, -121.7723
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2007)
Projected traffic642 by 2041
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Afton RD over Lateral "a" built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Afton RD over Lateral "a" 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 Afton RD over Lateral "a" carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Afton RD over Lateral "a"?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Afton RD over Lateral "a"?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.