Ave 288 over Outside Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.7 MI W of RD 180 · Structure no. 46C0112
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 288 over Outside Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 288 over Outside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 288 over Outside Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 288 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Ave 288 over Outside Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave 288 over Outside Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 288 over Outside Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.