US Bridges

Mooney Grove Park over Cameron Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI East of 63 · Structure no. 46C0410

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mooney Grove Park over Cameron Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Mooney Grove Park over Cameron Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMooney Grove Park
CrossesCameron Creek
Location0.5 MI East of 63
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.27962, -119.30657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1998)
Projected traffic268 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mooney Grove Park over Cameron Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mooney Grove Park over Cameron 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 Mooney Grove Park over Cameron Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mooney Grove Park over Cameron Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mooney Grove Park over Cameron Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.