M120 over Deer Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.5 MI E of R 272 · Structure no. 46C0087
- 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
M120 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M120 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, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M120 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is M120 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 M120 over Deer Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is M120 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 M120 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.