US Bridges

B Street over Hamilton Slough

Good

Butte County, California · On B ST W of RTE 99 · Structure no. 12C0413

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,264
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Street over Hamilton Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying B Street over Hamilton Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,264 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,149 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesB Street
CrossesHamilton Slough
LocationOn B ST W of RTE 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.4149, -121.69595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,264 (2019)
Projected traffic4,149 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was B Street over Hamilton Slough built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is B Street over Hamilton Slough 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does B Street over Hamilton Slough carry?

About 2,264 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is B Street over Hamilton Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns B Street over Hamilton Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.