US Bridges

Black Butte Road over Burch Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.2 MI S/O Corning RD · Structure no. 08C0081

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Butte Road over Burch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Black Butte Road over Burch Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Butte Road
CrossesBurch Creek
Location0.2 MI S/O Corning RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.92585, -122.27858
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2007)
Projected traffic696 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Black Butte Road over Burch Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Butte Road over Burch 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 2025.

How much traffic does Black Butte Road over Burch Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Black Butte Road over Burch Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Black Butte Road over Burch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.