US Bridges

Road 152 over Outside Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI North of Ave 224 · Structure no. 46C0019

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 152 over Outside Creek is a concrete slab carrying Road 152 over Outside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 77 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoad 152
CrossesOutside Creek
Location0.1 MI North of Ave 224
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.19787, -119.23318
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2010)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Road 152 over Outside Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Road 152 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road 152 over Outside Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 152 over Outside Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Road 152 over Outside Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.