US Bridges

D 152 (drum Vly) over Murray Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · .25 MI N of SR245 · Structure no. 46C0189

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D 152 (drum Vly) over Murray Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying D 152 (drum Vly) over Murray Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesD 152 (drum Vly)
CrossesMurray Creek
Location.25 MI N of SR245
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.60848, -119.09818
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2009)
Projected traffic104 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 D 152 (drum Vly) over Murray Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is D 152 (drum Vly) over Murray 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does D 152 (drum Vly) over Murray Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is D 152 (drum Vly) over Murray Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns D 152 (drum Vly) over Murray Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.