State Route 198 over Outside Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R16.58 · Structure no. 46 0024
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 198 over Outside Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 198 over Outside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 91 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,266 by 2047. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 198 over Outside Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is State Route 198 over Outside 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 198 over Outside Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is State Route 198 over Outside Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 198 over Outside Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.