US Bridges

Larkin RD over S Brnch Sutter-Butte Cnl

Poor

Sutter County, California · 0.2 MI N of Encinal RD · Structure no. 18C0105

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larkin RD over S Brnch Sutter-Butte Cnl is a concrete continuous slab carrying Larkin RD over S Brnch Sutter-Butte Cnl in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 100 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLarkin RD
CrossesS Brnch Sutter-Butte Cnl
Location0.2 MI N of Encinal RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.22121, -121.65994
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2015)
Projected traffic985 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Larkin RD over S Brnch Sutter-Butte Cnl built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Larkin RD over S Brnch Sutter-Butte Cnl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Larkin RD over S Brnch Sutter-Butte Cnl carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Larkin RD over S Brnch Sutter-Butte Cnl?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Larkin RD over S Brnch Sutter-Butte Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.