Road 128 over South Branch Tule River
FairTulare County, California · 0.3 MI N of Ave 168 · Structure no. 46C0272
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 128 over South Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 128 over South Branch Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 128 over South Branch Tule River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 128 over South Branch Tule 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Road 128 over South Branch Tule River carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road 128 over South Branch Tule River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Road 128 over South Branch Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.