US Bridges

Road 67 over Butte Creek

Fair

Glenn County, California · 2.0 MI East of CR Z · Structure no. 11C0019

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 67 over Butte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 67 over Butte Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 95 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 67
CrossesButte Creek
Location2.0 MI East of CR Z
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGlenn County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.42008, -121.89326
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2010)
Projected traffic127 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 67 over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is Road 67 over Butte 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 67 over Butte Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Road 67 over Butte Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Road 67 over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.