US Bridges

CO RD D112 over North Branch Tule River

Good

Tulare County, California · 1.1 MI N of Ave 160 · Structure no. 46C0484

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD D112 over North Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD D112 over North Branch Tule River 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD D112
CrossesNorth Branch Tule River
Location1.1 MI N of Ave 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.09509, -119.32309
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
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (1978)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CO RD D112 over North Branch Tule River built?

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

What condition is CO RD D112 over North Branch Tule River 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 CO RD D112 over North Branch Tule River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD D112 over North Branch Tule River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD D112 over North Branch Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.