Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek
FairMonterey County, California · 23.9 MI NW Arroyo Seco RD · Structure no. 44C0078
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,842 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.