US Bridges

Ave 384 over Horseman Ditch

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI W of RD 74 · Structure no. 46C0139

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 384 over Horseman Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 384 over Horseman Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 76 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 384
CrossesHorseman Ditch
Location0.1 MI W of RD 74
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.48806, -119.41172
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1998)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 384 over Horseman Ditch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Ave 384 over Horseman Ditch 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 384 over Horseman Ditch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 384 over Horseman Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 384 over Horseman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.