US Bridges

Road 96(PRATT St) over Elk Bayou

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Ave 184 · Structure no. 46C0129

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1970 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 96(PRATT St) over Elk Bayou is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 96(PRATT St) over Elk Bayou in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 96(PRATT St)
CrossesElk Bayou
Location0.1 MI N/O Ave 184
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.12419, -119.35761
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1970)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 96(PRATT St) over Elk Bayou built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 96(PRATT St) over Elk Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Road 96(PRATT St) over Elk Bayou carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 96(PRATT St) over Elk Bayou?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Road 96(PRATT St) over Elk Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.