Ave 240 over Outside Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.5 MI W of RD 168 · Structure no. 46C0377
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 240 over Outside Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 240 over Outside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1951, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 240 over Outside Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 240 over Outside 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 2021.
How much traffic does Ave 240 over Outside Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave 240 over Outside Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 240 over Outside Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.