US Bridges

Success Valley DR over South Fork Tule River

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.7 MI N of M 137 · Structure no. 46C0085

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Success Valley DR over South Fork Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Success Valley DR over South Fork Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSuccess Valley DR
CrossesSouth Fork Tule River
Location0.7 MI N of M 137
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.04494, -118.85753
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1978)
Projected traffic106 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Success Valley DR over South Fork Tule River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Success Valley DR over South 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 2022.

How much traffic does Success Valley DR over South Fork Tule River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Success Valley DR over South Fork Tule River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Success Valley DR over South Fork Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.