US Bridges

Ave 304 over Crocker Cut

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI E of RD 180 · Structure no. 46C0403

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 304 over Crocker Cut is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 304 over Crocker Cut in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 304
CrossesCrocker Cut
Location0.2 MI E of RD 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.34131, -119.16815
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 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 width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2015)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 304 over Crocker Cut built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 304 over Crocker Cut 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 304 over Crocker Cut carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 304 over Crocker Cut?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 304 over Crocker Cut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.