US Bridges

Center Street over Mill Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.1 W. of Ben Maddox · Structure no. 46C0469

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1 W. of Ben Maddox
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.33111, -119.28008
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic461 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 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 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 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 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.