US Bridges

Ave 368 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI W of RD 108 · Structure no. 46C0421

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 368 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 368 over Cottonwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 368
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.2 MI W of RD 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.45796, -119.33513
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1978)
Projected traffic547 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 368 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 368 over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 368 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

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

How long is Ave 368 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 368 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.