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A 280 (visalia Rd) over Deep Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI E of RD 164 · Structure no. 46C0040

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,525
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A 280 (visalia Rd) over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying A 280 (visalia Rd) over Deep Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 9,525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,449 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesA 280 (visalia Rd)
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.2 MI E of RD 164
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.29769, -119.20444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,525 (2011)
Projected traffic4,449 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A 280 (visalia Rd) over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is A 280 (visalia Rd) over Deep 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does A 280 (visalia Rd) over Deep Creek carry?

About 9,525 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is A 280 (visalia Rd) over Deep Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns A 280 (visalia Rd) over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.