State Route 198 over Horse Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-33.53 · Structure no. 46 0262
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 327 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 198 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 198 over Horse Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,326 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 198 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 198 over Horse 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 Horse Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is State Route 198 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 198 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.