US Bridges

Road 248 over Deer Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.35 MI N of A108 · Structure no. 46C0109

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 248 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 248 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoad 248
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.35 MI N of A108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.99261, -119.01784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2018)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 248 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 248 over Deer Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road 248 over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 248 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Road 248 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.