Coal Canyon Road over Gold Run Creek
FairButte County, California · East of Table Mountain RD · Structure no. 12C0426
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coal Canyon Road over Gold Run Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Coal Canyon Road over Gold Run Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Coal Canyon Road over Gold Run Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coal Canyon Road over Gold Run 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 Coal Canyon Road over Gold Run Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Coal Canyon Road over Gold Run Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Coal Canyon Road over Gold Run Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.