US Bridges

M348 S Fork DR over S Fork Kaweah River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 4.1 MI SE CO RD M347 · Structure no. 46C0199

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M348 S Fork DR over S Fork Kaweah River is a steel truss - thru carrying M348 S Fork DR over S Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 488 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesM348 S Fork DR
CrossesS Fork Kaweah River
Location4.1 MI SE CO RD M347
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.3819, -118.86941
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2011)
Projected traffic488 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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 M348 S Fork DR over S Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is M348 S Fork DR over S 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 M348 S Fork DR over S Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is M348 S Fork DR over S Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns M348 S Fork DR over S Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.