US Bridges

Road 144 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 1.25 MI N of Ave 364 · Structure no. 46C0333

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 144 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 144 over Cottonwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 144
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.25 MI N of Ave 364
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.46815, -119.25042
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1979)
Projected traffic108 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 144 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 144 over Cottonwood 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Road 144 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Road 144 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Road 144 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.