R 208 over Deer Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.1 MI S of a 104 · Structure no. 46C0316
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R 208 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying R 208 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R 208 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is R 208 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does R 208 over Deer Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is R 208 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns R 208 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.