US Bridges

Mountain Road 112 over Deer Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 2.2 MI SE of M120 · Structure no. 46C0490

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Road 112 over Deer Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mountain Road 112 over Deer Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Road 112
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.2 MI SE of M120
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.97729, -118.88009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Road 112 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is Mountain Road 112 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Road 112 over Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Road 112 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Road 112 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.