US Bridges

Ave 256 over Outside Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI East of RD 164 · Structure no. 46C0150

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 256 over Outside Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 256 over Outside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 256
CrossesOutside Creek
Location0.2 MI East of RD 164
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.25415, -119.20383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2020)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 256 over Outside Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 256 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 256 over Outside Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 256 over Outside Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 256 over Outside Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.