Road 13S09 over Lower Tenmile Creek
GoodTulare County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051351000001012
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 584
- 1989 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road 13S09 over Lower Tenmile Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Road 13S09 over Lower Tenmile Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 13S09 over Lower Tenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 13S09 over Lower Tenmile 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Road 13S09 over Lower Tenmile Creek carry?
About 584 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road 13S09 over Lower Tenmile Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Road 13S09 over Lower Tenmile Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.