M469 over Dry Creek
FairTulare County, California · 1.6 MI E of M465 · Structure no. 46C0121
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M469 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying M469 over Dry Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 91 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M469 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is M469 over Dry 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does M469 over Dry Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is M469 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns M469 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.