US Bridges

Tully Road over North Branch Paddy Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI N Sargent RD · Structure no. 29C0289

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tully Road over North Branch Paddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tully Road over North Branch Paddy Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTully Road
CrossesNorth Branch Paddy Creek
Location0.2 MI N Sargent RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.13481, -121.13311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2013)
Projected traffic329 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tully Road over North Branch Paddy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tully Road over North Branch Paddy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Tully Road over North Branch Paddy Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Tully Road over North Branch Paddy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tully Road over North Branch Paddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.