US Bridges

Road 64 over Tule River

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI S of Ave 168 · Structure no. 46C0095

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 64 over Tule River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 64 over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoad 64
CrossesTule River
Location0.5 MI S of Ave 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.08786, -119.42881
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1978)
Projected traffic436 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 64 over Tule River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Road 64 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Road 64 over Tule River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 64 over Tule River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road 64 over Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.