Ave 398 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 0.1 MI W of SR 245 · Structure no. 46C0115
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 398 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 398 over Cottonwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 398 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 398 over Cottonwood 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ave 398 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1988 count).
How long is Ave 398 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 398 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.