US Bridges

Ave 384 over Sand Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · Ave 384 @ RD 108 · Structure no. 46C0062

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 384 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 384 over Sand Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAve 384
CrossesSand Creek
LocationAve 384 @ RD 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.48706, -119.33098
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (1998)
Projected traffic2,187 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ave 384 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 384 over Sand 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 384 over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 384 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 384 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.