US Bridges

Road 196 over Ketchum Di

Fair

Tulare County, California · 3.25 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0156

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 196 over Ketchum Di is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 196 over Ketchum Di in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 196
CrossesKetchum Di
Location3.25 MI N of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.37363, -119.13506
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (1971)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 196 over Ketchum Di built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 196 over Ketchum Di 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 2024.

How much traffic does Road 196 over Ketchum Di carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 196 over Ketchum Di?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Road 196 over Ketchum Di?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.