US Bridges

LA Porte RD over Natchez Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · At Yuba/Butte County Line · Structure no. 16C0093

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Porte RD over Natchez Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Porte RD over Natchez Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2045. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA Porte RD
CrossesNatchez Creek
LocationAt Yuba/Butte County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.44218, -121.34415
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2007)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 LA Porte RD over Natchez Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Porte RD over Natchez 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA Porte RD over Natchez Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LA Porte RD over Natchez Creek?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA Porte RD over Natchez Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.