US Bridges

Butts Cyn RD over Bucksnort Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 6.8 MI Se/O SR 29 · Structure no. 14C0034

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butts Cyn RD over Bucksnort Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Butts Cyn RD over Bucksnort Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesButts Cyn RD
CrossesBucksnort Creek
Location6.8 MI Se/O SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.72576, -122.51447
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2011)
Projected traffic875 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Butts Cyn RD over Bucksnort Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butts Cyn RD over Bucksnort 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Butts Cyn RD over Bucksnort Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Butts Cyn RD over Bucksnort Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Butts Cyn RD over Bucksnort Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.