US Bridges

Watts Valley Road over Watts Creek Tributary

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.01 MI W of Maxon Road · Structure no. 42C0623

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watts Valley Road over Watts Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Watts Valley Road over Watts Creek Tributary in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesWatts Valley Road
CrossesWatts Creek Tributary
Location0.01 MI W of Maxon Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.93307, -119.35253
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2004)
Projected traffic439 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Watts Valley Road over Watts Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watts Valley Road over Watts Creek Tributary 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 Watts Valley Road over Watts Creek Tributary carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Watts Valley Road over Watts Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Watts Valley Road over Watts Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.