M172A over Middle Fork Tule River
GoodTulare County, California · 0.1 MI E of FAP 190 · Structure no. 46C0080
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M172A over Middle Fork Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying M172A over Middle Fork Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M172A over Middle Fork Tule River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is M172A over Middle Fork Tule River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does M172A over Middle Fork Tule River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is M172A over Middle Fork Tule River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns M172A over Middle Fork Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.