US Bridges

6th Street over Hamilton Slough

Good

Butte County, California · N of Dakota Ave · Structure no. 12C0431

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,044
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Street over Hamilton Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 6th Street over Hamilton Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,044 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries6th Street
CrossesHamilton Slough
LocationN of Dakota Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.40812, -121.70969
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,044 (2019)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th Street over Hamilton Slough built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th 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 6th Street over Hamilton Slough carry?

About 1,044 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 6th Street over Hamilton Slough?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 6th Street over Hamilton Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.