State Route 198 over Deep Creek
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R16.00 · Structure no. 46 0017
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 198 over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 198 over Deep Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 74 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.
It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,293 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 198 over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is State Route 198 over Deep 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 198 over Deep Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is State Route 198 over Deep Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 198 over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.