R144 over Deer Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.1 MI S of A72 · Structure no. 46C0106
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R144 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying R144 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R144 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is R144 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 R144 over Deer Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is R144 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns R144 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.