US Bridges

Ave 264 over Cameron Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI E of RD 100 · Structure no. 46C0380

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 264 over Cameron Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 264 over Cameron Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 264
CrossesCameron Creek
Location0.5 MI E of RD 100
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.26923, -119.34076
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (1978)
Projected traffic1,641 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 Ave 264 over Cameron Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 264 over Cameron 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 264 over Cameron Creek carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 264 over Cameron Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 264 over Cameron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.