US Bridges

Wilson Hill Road over North Fork Battle Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.1 MI E Rock CR RD · Structure no. 06C0289

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Hill Road over North Fork Battle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilson Hill Road over North Fork Battle Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesWilson Hill Road
CrossesNorth Fork Battle Creek
Location0.1 MI E Rock CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.44728, -121.86785
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2014)
Projected traffic478 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Wilson Hill Road over North Fork Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Wilson Hill Road over North Fork Battle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Hill Road over North Fork Battle Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Hill Road over North Fork Battle Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Hill Road over North Fork Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.