US Bridges

Auberry RD over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.6 MI N/O S H 168 · Structure no. 42C0259

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auberry RD over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Auberry RD over Little Sandy Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesAuberry RD
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location1.6 MI N/O S H 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.06594, -119.49421
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2011)
Projected traffic7,650 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Auberry RD over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auberry RD over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Auberry RD over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Auberry RD over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Auberry RD over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.