US Bridges

Generals Highway ( over Clover Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 22 Mi. North of Ash Mt. E · Structure no. 8550005P0000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
662
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Generals Highway ( over Clover Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Generals Highway ( over Clover 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 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 794 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGenerals Highway (
CrossesClover Creek
Location22 Mi. North of Ash Mt. E
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.60723, -118.74723
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2013)
Projected traffic794 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Generals Highway ( over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Generals Highway ( over Clover 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Generals Highway ( over Clover Creek carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Generals Highway ( over Clover Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Generals Highway ( over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.