US Bridges

M375A Mnrl King RD over East Fork Kaweah River

FairPosted for load

Tulare County, California · 6.68 MI E of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0196

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M375A Mnrl King RD over East Fork Kaweah River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying M375A Mnrl King RD over East Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesM375A Mnrl King RD
CrossesEast Fork Kaweah River
Location6.68 MI E of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.44931, -118.79308
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1978)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M375A Mnrl King RD over East Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is M375A Mnrl King RD over East Fork Kaweah River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M375A Mnrl King RD over East Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is M375A Mnrl King RD over East Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns M375A Mnrl King RD over East Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.