US Bridges

Old Stage RD over Spear Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 3 MI N of Jack Ranch RD · Structure no. 46C0163

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage RD over Spear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Stage RD over Spear Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Stage RD
CrossesSpear Creek
Location3 MI N of Jack Ranch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.80544, -118.65259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1978)
Projected traffic216 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Old Stage RD over Spear Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stage RD over Spear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Stage RD over Spear Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Stage RD over Spear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage RD over Spear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.