US Bridges

Road 164 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.9 MI N of Ave 352 · Structure no. 46C0332

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 164 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 164 over Cottonwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 164
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Ave 352
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.44162, -119.20589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2015)
Projected traffic548 by 2042
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 Road 164 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 164 over Cottonwood 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 2025.

How much traffic does Road 164 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 164 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Road 164 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.