US Bridges

East Butte RD over Sand Canyon Creek

Fair

Sutter County, California · 0.4 MI S of Sanders Road · Structure no. 18C0054

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Butte RD over Sand Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying East Butte RD over Sand Canyon Creek in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEast Butte RD
CrossesSand Canyon Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Sanders Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.19599, -121.71485
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2015)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Butte RD over Sand Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Butte RD over Sand Canyon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does East Butte RD over Sand Canyon Creek carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Butte RD over Sand Canyon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns East Butte RD over Sand Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.