US Bridges

Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · .15 MI S of Fre CO Line · Structure no. 46C0188

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sand Creek RD over Sand 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSand Creek RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location.15 MI S of Fre CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.65842, -119.22818
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1978)
Projected traffic267 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Sand Creek RD over Sand 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.