US Bridges

Pacific Heights RD over Dry Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 0.35 MI N Geo Pac Way · Structure no. 12C0428

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Heights RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pacific Heights RD over Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2047. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPacific Heights RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.35 MI N Geo Pac Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.47875, -121.57621
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 traffic1,188 (2019)
Projected traffic2,187 by 2047
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pacific Heights RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific Heights RD over Dry Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pacific Heights RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Heights RD over Dry Creek?

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

Who owns Pacific Heights RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.