US Bridges

Wildcat Road over North Fork Battle Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · Tehama/Shasta Co. Line · Structure no. 08C0366

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildcat Road over North Fork Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wildcat Road over North Fork Battle Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,084 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesWildcat Road
CrossesNorth Fork Battle Creek
LocationTehama/Shasta Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.42439, -121.98741
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2005)
Projected traffic1,084 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Wildcat Road over North Fork Battle Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildcat Road over North Fork Battle 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 August 2023.

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

About 730 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wildcat Road over North Fork Battle Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wildcat Road over North Fork Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.