US Bridges

Mineral RD over Bailey Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI S of SR 44 · Structure no. 06C0212

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineral RD over Bailey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mineral RD over Bailey Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMineral RD
CrossesBailey Creek
Location0.2 MI S of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.51487, -121.68096
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2014)
Projected traffic319 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Mineral RD over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mineral 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 Mineral RD over Bailey Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mineral RD over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mineral RD over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.