US Bridges

Road 124 over Elk Bayou

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.7 MI N of Ave 200 · Structure no. 46C0063

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 124 over Elk Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 124 over Elk Bayou in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 124
CrossesElk Bayou
Location0.7 MI N of Ave 200
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.16327, -119.29536
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (1971)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 124 over Elk Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 124 over Elk Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road 124 over Elk Bayou carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 124 over Elk Bayou?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Road 124 over Elk Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.