US Bridges

Road 80 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.7 MI S of Ave 360 · Structure no. 46C0044

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 80 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 80 over Cottonwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 69 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 80
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Ave 360
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43247, -119.39461
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (1971)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Road 80 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Road 80 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Road 80 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 80 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Road 80 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.