US Bridges

Road D76 (camp Dr) over Mill Creek Ditch

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI SE of Ave 304 · Structure no. 46C0356

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road D76 (camp Dr) over Mill Creek Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road D76 (camp Dr) over Mill Creek Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad D76 (camp Dr)
CrossesMill Creek Ditch
Location0.4 MI SE of Ave 304
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.33581, -119.41037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1978)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 D76 (camp Dr) over Mill Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road D76 (camp Dr) over Mill Creek Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Road D76 (camp Dr) over Mill Creek Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Road D76 (camp Dr) over Mill Creek Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road D76 (camp Dr) over Mill Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.