US Bridges

Avenue 184 over North Branch Tule River

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI E of RD 152 · Structure no. 46C0304

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 184 over North Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 184 over North Branch Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAvenue 184
CrossesNorth Branch Tule River
Location0.2 MI E of RD 152
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.12368, -119.22872
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1978)
Projected traffic163 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 184 over North Branch Tule River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 184 over North Branch Tule River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 184 over North Branch Tule River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 184 over North Branch Tule River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 184 over North Branch Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.