US Bridges

Road 124 over Sand Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.05 MI N of Ave 408 · Structure no. 46C0348

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
1969 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 124 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 124 over Sand Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 86 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoad 124
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.05 MI N of Ave 408
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.53097, -119.29568
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (1969)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 124 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Road 124 over Sand 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Road 124 over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (1969 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 124 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Road 124 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.