US Bridges

State Route 201 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-201-23.82 · Structure no. 46 0090

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 201 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 201 over Cottonwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,631 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 201
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location06-TUL-201-23.82
RouteState Highway 201
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.47168, -119.1248
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2015)
Projected traffic6,631 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 201 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 201 over Cottonwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 201 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 201 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 201 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.