US Bridges

Roller DR over Sand Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI E of SR 63 · Structure no. 46C0464

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roller DR over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Roller DR over Sand Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoller DR
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.25 MI E of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.60363, -119.28226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1978)
Projected traffic321 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Roller DR over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roller DR over Sand 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Roller DR over Sand Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roller DR over Sand Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Roller DR over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.