US Bridges

Demaree ST over Mill Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI North SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0415

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
1982 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Demaree ST over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Demaree ST over Mill Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,207 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDemaree ST
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1 MI North SR 198
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.32854, -119.33166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (1982)
Projected traffic9,207 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Demaree ST over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Demaree ST over Mill 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Demaree ST over Mill Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Demaree ST over Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Demaree ST over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.