US Bridges

S Reed Ave over Wahtoke Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.03 MI North of Adams Av · Structure no. 42C0231

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Reed Ave over Wahtoke Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Reed Ave over Wahtoke Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Reed Ave
CrossesWahtoke Creek
Location0.03 MI North of Adams Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.63373, -119.45769
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
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

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 S Reed Ave over Wahtoke Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Reed Ave over Wahtoke Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S Reed Ave over Wahtoke Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S Reed Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns S Reed Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.