Ave 280 over Mill Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.6 MI W of RD 68 · Structure no. 46C0154
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 1971 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 280 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 280 over Mill Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 280 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 280 over Mill 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ave 280 over Mill Creek carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave 280 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 280 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.