Goin’ to the Dogs
If you plan to drive across Dog Creek Bridge, you’re goin’ nowhere.
That’s because the Harlan D Miller Memorial Bridge, popularly known as Dog Creek Bridge, was abandoned years ago.
Completed in 1927 as part of US Route 99 just north of Lakehead in Shasta County, the open spandrel arched concrete bridge was once part of Route 99, but was deemed unnecessary once Interstate 5 bypassed it.
Dog Creek Bridge was slated for demolition until locals saved it from destruction. The bridge is now managed by the US Forest Service and it remains a beautiful and historical reminder of one of California’s great early motorways. In autumn, it is framed with orange black oak, golden cottonwood, cadmium yellow bigleaf maple and irridescent lime-colored foliage.
Color spotter, Laura Beeson of Photography by Laura Jean visited the bridge and Faery Falls near the city of Mt. Shasta on Sunday, sending these images of developing color.
Faery Falls, Mt. Shasta (9/22/19) Laura Beeson 
Faery Falls, Mt. Shasta (9/22/19) Laura Beeson
- Harlan D Miller Memorial Bridge (Dog Creek), Lakehead (1,447′) – Just Starting (0-10%)
- Faery Falls (3,586′) – Just Starting (0-10%)
