US Bridges

Ave 224 over Inside Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.38 MI E of RD 143 · Structure no. 46C0310

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 224 over Inside Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 224 over Inside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 80 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 224
CrossesInside Creek
Location0.38 MI E of RD 143
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.19641, -119.2535
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2010)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 224 over Inside Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Ave 224 over Inside 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 224 over Inside Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 224 over Inside Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 224 over Inside Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.