US Bridges

M190 over Middle Fork Tule River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI S of SR 190 · Structure no. 46C0116

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M190 over Middle Fork Tule River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M190 over Middle Fork Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesM190
CrossesMiddle Fork Tule River
Location0.1 MI S of SR 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.13265, -118.77392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1981)
Projected traffic66 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 M190 over Middle Fork Tule River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is M190 over Middle Fork Tule 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M190 over Middle Fork Tule River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is M190 over Middle Fork Tule River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns M190 over Middle Fork Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.