US Bridges

Road 200 over Little Fine Gold Creek

Good

Madera County, California · 9.4 MI NE State RTE 41 · Structure no. 41C0023

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 200 over Little Fine Gold Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 200 over Little Fine Gold Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesRoad 200
CrossesLittle Fine Gold Creek
Location9.4 MI NE State RTE 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.19193, -119.61476
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Road 200 over Little Fine Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 200 over Little Fine Gold 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Road 200 over Little Fine Gold Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Road 200 over Little Fine Gold Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 200 over Little Fine Gold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.