US Bridges

Bully Hill over West Fork Didallis Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051458000001063

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Bully Hill over West Fork Didallis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bully Hill over West Fork Didallis Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 13 ft wide.

CarriesBully Hill
CrossesWest Fork Didallis Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 35N03
Coordinates40.8248, -122.1604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bully Hill over West Fork Didallis Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bully Hill over West Fork Didallis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Bully Hill over West Fork Didallis Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Bully Hill over West Fork Didallis Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Bully Hill over West Fork Didallis Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.