Avenue 404 over Cottonwood Creek
PoorClosed to trafficTulare County, California · 0.1 MI West of SR 245 · Structure no. 46C0118
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 404 over Cottonwood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 404 over Cottonwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue 404 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue 404 over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Avenue 404 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Avenue 404 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 404 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.