US Bridges

Road 228 over Yokohl Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · Just South of M296 · Structure no. 46C0114

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 228 over Yokohl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 228 over Yokohl Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 228
CrossesYokohl Creek
LocationJust South of M296
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.2858, -119.06348
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1981)
Projected traffic505 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Road 228 over Yokohl Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 228 over Yokohl 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 Road 228 over Yokohl Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 228 over Yokohl Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Road 228 over Yokohl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.