US Bridges

Crenshaw RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0357

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crenshaw RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Crenshaw RD over Mill Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrenshaw RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.25 MI N of SR 198
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.33103, -119.34519
Functional classUrban 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (1998)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Crenshaw RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crenshaw RD over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Crenshaw RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crenshaw RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Crenshaw RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.