US Bridges

Road 140 over Cameron Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · Avenue 280 · Structure no. 46C0143

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 140 over Cameron Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 140 over Cameron Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,615 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoad 140
CrossesCameron Creek
LocationAvenue 280
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.2981, -119.26102
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (1971)
Projected traffic1,615 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 140 over Cameron Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 140 over Cameron Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Road 140 over Cameron Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 140 over Cameron Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Road 140 over Cameron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.