US Bridges

Butler Valley RD over Maple Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Maple Crk RD · Structure no. 04C0187

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Valley RD over Maple Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Butler Valley RD over Maple Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesButler Valley RD
CrossesMaple Creek
Location0.2 MI W/O Maple Crk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.7644, -123.88832
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 Butler Valley RD over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Valley RD over Maple Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Butler Valley RD over Maple Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butler Valley RD over Maple Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Valley RD over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.