US Bridges

Road 124 over Tulare Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI South Avenue 248 · Structure no. 46C0120

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 124 over Tulare Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 124 over Tulare Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 124
CrossesTulare Canal
Location0.4 MI South Avenue 248
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.23472, -119.29607
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic279 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 124 over Tulare Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 124 over Tulare Canal 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 2021.

How much traffic does Road 124 over Tulare Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 124 over Tulare Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Road 124 over Tulare Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.