Chinowth over Mill Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.08 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0440
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1988 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chinowth over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Chinowth over Mill Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chinowth over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Chinowth 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 Chinowth over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chinowth over Mill Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Chinowth over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.