US Bridges

SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168-T32.87 · Structure no. 42 0397

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,128 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location06-FRE-168-T32.87
RouteState Highway 168
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.04406, -119.47277
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2009)
Projected traffic8,128 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 168 over Big Sandy 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.