US Bridges

Road 67 over Butte Creek

Fair

Glenn County, California · 2.7 MI E RD Z · Structure no. 11C0020

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 67 over Butte Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Road 67 over Butte Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 120 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 67
CrossesButte Creek
Location2.7 MI E RD Z
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGlenn County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.41982, -121.88107
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 67 over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Road 67 over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.