Afton Road over Butte Creek
PoorButte County, California · At Glenn CO Line · Structure no. 12C0384
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 122
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Afton Road over Butte Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Afton Road over Butte Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Afton Road over Butte Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Afton Road over Butte Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Afton Road over Butte Creek carry?
About 122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Afton Road over Butte Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Afton Road over Butte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.