US Bridges

RD 100 over Cameron Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.35 MI N of Ave 256 · Structure no. 46C0426

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1982 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 100 over Cameron Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RD 100 over Cameron Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD 100
CrossesCameron Creek
Location0.35 MI N of Ave 256
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.25971, -119.3491
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1982)
Projected traffic547 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 RD 100 over Cameron Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 100 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 RD 100 over Cameron Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RD 100 over Cameron Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 100 over Cameron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.