US Bridges

Watts Valley RD over Watts Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 5.59 MI E/O Pittman Hill · Structure no. 42C0702

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watts Valley RD over Watts Creek is a concrete slab carrying Watts Valley RD over Watts Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesWatts Valley RD
CrossesWatts Creek
Location5.59 MI E/O Pittman Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.92982, -119.38377
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2004)
Projected traffic321 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Watts Valley RD over Watts Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watts Valley RD over Watts 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Watts Valley RD over Watts Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Watts Valley RD over Watts Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Watts Valley RD over Watts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.