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Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
The Trout Creek Bridge, a foot bridge in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, has a large crack that has fully compromised its structural integrity. The bridge in its current state represents a public safety hazard.
Alert Start Date: January 17, 2026
Alert End Date: January 17, 2027
Order Number: 14-26-02
Contact Information
Contact Number: (530) 226-2500
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Forest Order
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. §§ 261.50(b), and to provide for public safety, the following act is prohibited within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This Order is effective from January 17, 2026, through January 17, 2027.
Being on Trout Creek Bridge located in Section 32 of Township 42 N, Range 1 E, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.
A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Executed at Redding, California this January 16th, 2026.
RACHEL A. BIRKEY
Forest Supervisor