US Bridges

Ave 368 over Sand Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 1.0 MI W of RD 108 · Structure no. 46C0335

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 368 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 368 over Sand Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 87 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAve 368
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.0 MI W of RD 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.45814, -119.34972
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1978)
Projected traffic547 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 368 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Ave 368 over Sand 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 368 over Sand Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 368 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 368 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.