US Bridges

RD 164 (frmsvl Bl) over Deep Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.15 MI S of Ave 280 · Structure no. 46C0152

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,088
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 164 (frmsvl Bl) over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RD 164 (frmsvl Bl) over Deep Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,088 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,937 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD 164 (frmsvl Bl)
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Ave 280
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.29495, -119.20712
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,088 (2020)
Projected traffic1,937 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 RD 164 (frmsvl Bl) over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 164 (frmsvl Bl) over Deep 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 2024.

How much traffic does RD 164 (frmsvl Bl) over Deep Creek carry?

About 4,088 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RD 164 (frmsvl Bl) over Deep Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RD 164 (frmsvl Bl) over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.