RD 120 over Sand Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.35 Mi. N SR 201 · Structure no. 46C0177
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 120 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 120 over Sand Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 120 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is RD 120 over Sand 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does RD 120 over Sand Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RD 120 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RD 120 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.