US Bridges

Avenue 295 over Outside Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.3 MI W of RD 180 · Structure no. 46C0065

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 295 over Outside Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 295 over Outside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAvenue 295
CrossesOutside Creek
Location0.3 MI W of RD 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.32605, -119.1748
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2015)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Avenue 295 over Outside Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 295 over Outside Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 295 over Outside Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Avenue 295 over Outside Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 295 over Outside Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.