D 168 over Outside Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.1 MI N of Ave 246 · Structure no. 46C0418
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 1970 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
D 168 over Outside Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying D 168 over Outside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was D 168 over Outside Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is D 168 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 2023.
How much traffic does D 168 over Outside Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is D 168 over Outside Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns D 168 over Outside Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.