US Bridges

Tally Farms Road over Arroyo Grande Creek

FairPosted for load

San Luis Obispo County, California · 6.9 MI N of SR 101 · Structure no. 49C0119

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tally Farms Road over Arroyo Grande Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tally Farms Road over Arroyo Grande Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTally Farms Road
CrossesArroyo Grande Creek
Location6.9 MI N of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.17309, -120.52836
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic81 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Tally Farms Road over Arroyo Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tally Farms Road over Arroyo Grande 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tally Farms Road over Arroyo Grande Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tally Farms Road over Arroyo Grande Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tally Farms Road over Arroyo Grande Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.