R 256 over Deer Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 0.6 MI S of A116 · Structure no. 46C0315
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R 256 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying R 256 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R 256 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is R 256 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does R 256 over Deer Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is R 256 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns R 256 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.