US Bridges

Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 1.8 MI E of Auberry RD · Structure no. 42C0268

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 100 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMillerton Road
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Auberry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.97017, -119.58131
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic855 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Millerton Road over Little Dry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.