US Bridges

Ave 264 over Outside Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI E of RD 164 · Structure no. 46C0387

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 264 over Outside Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 264 over Outside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 438 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAve 264
CrossesOutside Creek
Location0.5 MI E of RD 164
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.26874, -119.19751
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1978)
Projected traffic438 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Outside Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 264 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 264 over Outside Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 264 over Outside Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 264 over Outside Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.