Center Street over Mill Creek
PoorTulare County, California · @ Tipton Street · Structure no. 46C0468
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Street over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Center Street over Mill Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Street over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Center Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Center Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Center Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.