Road 172 over Cottonwood Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.25 MI N of Ave 356 · Structure no. 46C0331
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 172 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 172 over Cottonwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 172 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 172 over Cottonwood 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Road 172 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 172 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Road 172 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.