US Bridges

Road D112 over Bates Slough

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.3 MI South of Ave 196 · Structure no. 46C0483

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road D112 over Bates Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road D112 over Bates Slough in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad D112
CrossesBates Slough
Location0.3 MI South of Ave 196
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.14462, -119.33437
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (1978)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Road D112 over Bates Slough built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road D112 over Bates Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road D112 over Bates Slough carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road D112 over Bates Slough?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Road D112 over Bates Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.