US Bridges

23S16 over 23S16/SOUTH Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051354000001020

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

23S16 over 23S16/SOUTH Creek is a concrete slab carrying 23S16 over 23S16/SOUTH Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 52 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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Carries23S16
Crosses23S16/SOUTH Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 23S16
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.96365, -118.56626
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1989)
Projected traffic52 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 23S16 over 23S16/SOUTH Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is 23S16 over 23S16/SOUTH 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 2024.

How much traffic does 23S16 over 23S16/SOUTH Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is 23S16 over 23S16/SOUTH Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 23S16 over 23S16/SOUTH Creek?

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