US Bridges

Generals Highway over Stony Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 Miles West of Stony C · Structure no. 8550010P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Generals Highway over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Generals Highway over Stony Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGenerals Highway
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.1 Miles West of Stony C
RouteFederal Lands Road 100
Coordinates36.6657, -118.83468
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Generals Highway over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Generals Highway over Stony 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Generals Highway over Stony Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Generals Highway over Stony Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Generals Highway over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.