FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HICKS LANE

Carrying HICKS LANE over MUD CREEK

1.2 MI S KEEFER RD, Butte, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HICKS LANE

The HICKS LANE bridge in Butte, California carries HICKS LANE over MUD CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1920, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 36.3 meters (119 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 744 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HICKS LANE compares

▼ 20.3
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of California bridges
441
Bridges in Butte · 26 in Poor condition
HICKS LANE 11.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
33.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.8
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
11.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1920
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
36.3 m (119 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
744 vehicles/day
Structure Number
12C0105

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HICKS LANE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HICKS LANE against other structures in Butte and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HICKS LANE?

HICKS LANE in Butte, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HICKS LANE inspected?

HICKS LANE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 744 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HICKS LANE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HICKS LANE?

HICKS LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HICKS LANE?

HICKS LANE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HICKS LANE and does age affect safety?

HICKS LANE was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1920.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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