US Bridges

Little Panoche RD over So Fk Little Panoche Crk

Fair

Fresno County, California · 12 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 42C0137

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Panoche RD over So Fk Little Panoche Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Little Panoche RD over So Fk Little Panoche Crk in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Panoche RD
CrossesSo Fk Little Panoche Crk
Location12 MI West of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.7033, -120.85813
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2012)
Projected traffic305 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Little Panoche RD over So Fk Little Panoche Crk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Panoche RD over So Fk Little Panoche Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Little Panoche RD over So Fk Little Panoche Crk carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Little Panoche RD over So Fk Little Panoche Crk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Little Panoche RD over So Fk Little Panoche Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.