M56 (hot Sprgs Rd) over Deer Creek
FairTulare County, California · 16.4 MI E M109 · Structure no. 46C0205
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M56 (hot Sprgs Rd) over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M56 (hot Sprgs Rd) over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M56 (hot Sprgs Rd) over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is M56 (hot Sprgs Rd) 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does M56 (hot Sprgs Rd) over Deer Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is M56 (hot Sprgs Rd) over Deer Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns M56 (hot Sprgs Rd) over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.