US Bridges

Ave 184 over Elk Bayou

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.6 MI West of Road 96 · Structure no. 46C0069

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 184 over Elk Bayou is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 184 over Elk Bayou 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 184
CrossesElk Bayou
Location0.6 MI West of Road 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.12331, -119.36865
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (1971)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 184 over Elk Bayou built?

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

What condition is Ave 184 over Elk Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 184 over Elk Bayou carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 184 over Elk Bayou?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 184 over Elk Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.