US Bridges

Road 192 over Deer Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.05 MI South of Ave 96 · Structure no. 46C0137

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 192 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 192 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoad 192
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.05 MI South of Ave 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.96371, -119.14312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2020)
Projected traffic1,641 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 192 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 192 over Deer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road 192 over Deer Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 192 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 192 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.