US Bridges

State Route 198 over Yokohl Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-21.82 · Structure no. 46 0025

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over Yokohl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 198 over Yokohl Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,024 by 2047. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 198
CrossesYokohl Creek
Location06-TUL-198-21.82
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.32541, -119.07987
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2009)
Projected traffic22,024 by 2047
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 198 over Yokohl Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 198 over Yokohl 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 Yokohl Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over Yokohl Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over Yokohl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.