US Bridges

Avenue 288 over Cameron Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI E of RD 168 · Structure no. 46C0210

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 288 over Cameron Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 288 over Cameron Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,416 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAvenue 288
CrossesCameron Creek
Location0.1 MI E of RD 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.31251, -119.24101
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (1979)
Projected traffic2,416 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Avenue 288 over Cameron Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Avenue 288 over Cameron 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 2022.

How much traffic does Avenue 288 over Cameron Creek carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 288 over Cameron Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 288 over Cameron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.