US Bridges

North Tully Road over Bear Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 1 Mile South of Route 12 · Structure no. 29C0450

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Tully Road over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Tully Road over Bear Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth Tully Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location1 Mile South of Route 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.15298, -121.1384
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2013)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Tully Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Tully Road over Bear 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does North Tully Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Tully Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns North Tully Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.