A California Historical Landmark: Battle Creek Bridge.

Filmed on located December 27, 2025. 

Battle Creek marks the county line for Shasta and Tehama Counties in northern California. Come learn about this bridge which spans two counties and was built in 1911. It is owned by Shasta County and Tehama County, California.

RESOURCES: 

Biggest Power Ditch Is on Battle Creek - The Daily People’s Cause newspaper of Red Bluff, September 4, 1911

Battle Creek Bridge Falls into Stream - Loss $15,000 - The Searchlight newspaper of Redding, September 5, 1911

Battle Creek Bridge to Cost About $8,000 - The Daily People’s Cause newspaper of Red Bluff, September 8, 1911

The Battle Creek Bridge Is Needed - The Red Bluff News newspaper of Red Bluff, September 15, 1911

Lift Bridge Now Belongs to County - The Daily People’s Cause newspaper of Red Bluff, September 19, 1911

Contract Let for Battle Creek Span - The Shasta Courier newspaper of Shasta, September 22, 1911

Go to Battle Creek Bridge - The Daily People’s Cause Cause newspaper of Red Bluff, October 20, 1911

Battle Creek Bridge Accepted by the Board - The Daily People’s Cause newspaper of Red Bluff, November 27, 1911