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State Route 216 over Antelope Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-216-13.43 · Structure no. 46 0244

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 216 over Antelope Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 216 over Antelope Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 40 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,615 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 216
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location06-TUL-216-13.43
RouteState Highway 216
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.41376, -119.10966
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2009)
Projected traffic7,615 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 216 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is State Route 216 over Antelope 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 216 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 216 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 216 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.