US Bridges

Butts Canyon RD over Fp Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 3.5 MI S Lake County Line · Structure no. 21C0034

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butts Canyon RD over Fp Creek is a steel culvert carrying Butts Canyon RD over Fp Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesButts Canyon RD
CrossesFp Creek
Location3.5 MI S Lake County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66292, -122.44864
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2012)
Projected traffic386 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Canyon RD over Fp Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butts Canyon RD over Fp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Butts Canyon RD over Fp Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Butts Canyon RD over Fp Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Butts Canyon RD over Fp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.