US Bridges

Craig Access Road over Oregon Gulch

Good

Butte County, California · 0.6 MI from Lumkin RD · Structure no. 12P0006

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Craig Access Road over Oregon Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craig Access Road over Oregon Gulch in Butte County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCraig Access Road
CrossesOregon Gulch
Location0.6 MI from Lumkin RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.55492, -121.35189
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Craig Access Road over Oregon Gulch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Access Road over Oregon Gulch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Craig Access Road over Oregon Gulch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Craig Access Road over Oregon Gulch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Craig Access Road over Oregon Gulch?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.