US Bridges

Kahlon Road over Deadman Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 1.6 MI SE of Le Grand RD · Structure no. 39C0372

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kahlon Road over Deadman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kahlon Road over Deadman Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 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, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKahlon Road
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location1.6 MI SE of Le Grand RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.2071, -120.35679
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Kahlon Road over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kahlon Road over Deadman 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 Kahlon Road over Deadman Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Kahlon Road over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kahlon Road over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.