US Bridges

Butts Canyon RD over James Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · 0.1 MI S James Creek RD · Structure no. 21C0035

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butts Canyon RD over James Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butts Canyon RD over James Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesButts Canyon RD
CrossesJames Creek
Location0.1 MI S James Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.65849, -122.45409
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2012)
Projected traffic407 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 James Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butts Canyon RD over James 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 May 2024.

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

About 245 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Butts Canyon RD over James Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Butts Canyon RD over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.