US Bridges

Ave 288 over Deep Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI E of RD 168 · Structure no. 46C0396

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 288 over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 288 over Deep 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 288
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.1 MI E of RD 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.31217, -119.19679
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1978)
Projected traffic984 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 288 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 288 over Deep 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 288 over Deep Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 288 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 288 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.