US Bridges

Richgrove Drive over White River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 1.8 MI S of Ave 56 · Structure no. 46C0091

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richgrove Drive over White River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Richgrove Drive over White River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRichgrove Drive
CrossesWhite River
Location1.8 MI S of Ave 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.86416, -119.05515
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2018)
Projected traffic820 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Richgrove Drive over White River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richgrove Drive over White River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Richgrove Drive over White River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Richgrove Drive over White River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Richgrove Drive over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.