Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek
GoodShasta County, California · 0.5 MI S Deschutes RD · Structure no. 06C0133
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,727
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 90 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 2,727 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,896 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Balls Ferry Road over Anderson 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek carry?
About 2,727 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Balls Ferry Road over Anderson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.