RD 156 over Deep Creek
FairTulare County, California · 1.4 MI S of Ave 280 · Structure no. 46C0388
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 156 over Deep Creek is a concrete slab carrying RD 156 over Deep Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 156 over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 156 over Deep 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 2024.
How much traffic does RD 156 over Deep Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD 156 over Deep Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RD 156 over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.