US Bridges

Ave 360 over Cottonwood Creek Branch

Good

Tulare County, California · 1.5 Miles East of Road 80 · Structure no. 46C0455

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 360 over Cottonwood Creek Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 360 over Cottonwood Creek Branch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAve 360
CrossesCottonwood Creek Branch
Location1.5 Miles East of Road 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.44361, -119.36542
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2015)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2044
Trucks26%
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 360 over Cottonwood Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 360 over Cottonwood Creek Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 360 over Cottonwood Creek Branch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ave 360 over Cottonwood Creek Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 360 over Cottonwood Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.