US Bridges

Road M112 over Deer Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 5.11 MI Se/O M120 · Structure no. 46C0201

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road M112 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road M112 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad M112
CrossesDeer Creek
Location5.11 MI Se/O M120
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.95628, -118.84499
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1978)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Road M112 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road M112 over Deer 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Road M112 over Deer Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Road M112 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road M112 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.