M465 over Dry Creek
FairTulare County, California · 2.7 MI NE of SR 245 · Structure no. 46C0122
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M465 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M465 over Dry Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 88 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, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M465 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is M465 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 M465 over Dry Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is M465 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns M465 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.