RD 160 over Deer Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.9 MI S of Ave 88 · Structure no. 46C0317
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 160 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 160 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 160 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 160 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 RD 160 over Deer Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RD 160 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RD 160 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.