US Bridges

Jellys Ferry RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 2.6 MI East of I-5 · Structure no. 08C0094

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,952
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jellys Ferry RD over Spring Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jellys Ferry RD over Spring Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,952 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesJellys Ferry RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.6 MI East of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.26321, -122.22899
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,952 (2021)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Jellys Ferry RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jellys Ferry RD over Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jellys Ferry RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jellys Ferry RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jellys Ferry RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.