US Bridges

Shasta Bally Road over Upper Brandy Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 4.7 Miles SW of HWY 299 ( · Structure no. 8750004P0000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Shasta Bally Road over Upper Brandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shasta Bally Road over Upper Brandy Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2027. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesShasta Bally Road
CrossesUpper Brandy Creek
Location4.7 Miles SW of HWY 299 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 151
Coordinates40.59878, -122.59425
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shasta Bally Road over Upper Brandy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shasta Bally Road over Upper Brandy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shasta Bally Road over Upper Brandy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shasta Bally Road over Upper Brandy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Shasta Bally Road over Upper Brandy Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.