US Bridges

Tennant RD over Butte Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 4.4 MI SE SR97 · Structure no. 02C0258

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennant RD over Butte Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tennant RD over Butte Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesTennant RD
CrossesButte Creek
Location4.4 MI SE SR97
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.64111, -122.02164
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2011)
Projected traffic163 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Tennant RD over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennant RD over Butte 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 Tennant RD over Butte Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Tennant RD over Butte Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tennant RD over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.