US Bridges

Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek Overflow

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.9 MI S Deschutes RD · Structure no. 06C0132

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,780
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek Overflow in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,913 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBalls Ferry Road
CrossesAnderson Creek Overflow
Location0.9 MI S Deschutes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.44031, -122.24526
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,780 (2012)
Projected traffic3,913 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek Overflow 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek Overflow carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek Overflow?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.