US Bridges

M 239 over Hickman Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 3.5 MI N of S.R. 190 · Structure no. 46C0181

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 239 over Hickman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 239 over Hickman Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesM 239
CrossesHickman Creek
Location3.5 MI N of S.R. 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.18426, -118.79915
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1974)
Projected traffic601 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 M 239 over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 239 over Hickman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does M 239 over Hickman Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M 239 over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns M 239 over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.