US Bridges

Road 272 over Deer Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.3 MI S of Ave 120 · Structure no. 46C0086

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 272 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 272 over Deer Creek 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 272
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Ave 120
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.00352, -118.96434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 (38.8 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 traffic25 (1978)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 272 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is Road 272 over Deer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Road 272 over Deer Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Road 272 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road 272 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.