US Bridges

Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fresno County, California · 3.93 MI E of Auberry RD · Structure no. 42C0270

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2005 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 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMillerton Road
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location3.93 MI E of Auberry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.97581, -119.54689
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2005)
Projected traffic855 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$258,000 (2025 estimate)
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 1983.

What condition is Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Millerton Road over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.