US Bridges

Farris Road over Belding Lateral

Good

Butte County, California · W of W Biggs Gridley RD · Structure no. 12C0443

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farris Road over Belding Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying Farris Road over Belding Lateral in Butte County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFarris Road
CrossesBelding Lateral
LocationW of W Biggs Gridley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.39945, -121.7257
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Farris Road over Belding Lateral built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farris Road over Belding Lateral 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 Farris Road over Belding Lateral carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Farris Road over Belding Lateral?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Farris Road over Belding Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.