US Bridges

D238 over Deer Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI N of A104 · Structure no. 46C0101

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D238 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying D238 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,420 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesD238
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.1 MI N of A104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.98193, -119.04636
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2016)
Projected traffic4,420 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 D238 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is D238 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does D238 over Deer Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is D238 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns D238 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.