US Bridges

RD 14S11 over Horse Corral Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051351000001028

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

RD 14S11 over Horse Corral Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RD 14S11 over Horse Corral Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesRD 14S11
CrossesHorse Corral Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 14S11
Coordinates36.74374, -118.77499
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (1989)
Projected traffic118 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 14S11 over Horse Corral Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 14S11 over Horse Corral 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 2022.

How much traffic does RD 14S11 over Horse Corral Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is RD 14S11 over Horse Corral Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns RD 14S11 over Horse Corral Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.