US Bridges

Jellys Ferry RD over Battle Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · Tehama/Shasta CO Line · Structure no. 08C0344

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jellys Ferry RD over Battle Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jellys Ferry RD over Battle Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesJellys Ferry RD
CrossesBattle Creek
LocationTehama/Shasta CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.39169, -122.17849
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2004)
Projected traffic643 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jellys Ferry RD over 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 February 2024.

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

About 184 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jellys Ferry RD over Battle Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jellys Ferry RD over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.