Butte Mtn RD over Elmore Creek
FairPosted for loadTehama County, California · Long Hollow RD · Structure no. 08C0107
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butte Mtn RD over Elmore Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Butte Mtn RD over Elmore Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 98 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2047. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butte Mtn RD over Elmore Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Butte Mtn RD over Elmore 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 Butte Mtn RD over Elmore Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Butte Mtn RD over Elmore Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Butte Mtn RD over Elmore Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.