US Bridges

Brokeoff Meadws RD over Bailey Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 2.0 MI S of SR 44 · Structure no. 06C0004

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brokeoff Meadws RD over Bailey Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Brokeoff Meadws RD over Bailey Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrokeoff Meadws RD
CrossesBailey Creek
Location2.0 MI S of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.5003, -121.65966
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2014)
Projected traffic159 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Brokeoff Meadws RD over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brokeoff Meadws RD over Bailey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brokeoff Meadws RD over Bailey Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brokeoff Meadws RD over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brokeoff Meadws RD over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.