US Bridges

Road 148 over Outside Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.15 MI So of Ave 224 · Structure no. 46C0461

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 148 over Outside Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 148 over Outside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,691 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoad 148
CrossesOutside Creek
Location0.15 MI So of Ave 224
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.19421, -119.24222
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2010)
Projected traffic1,691 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Road 148 over Outside Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 148 over Outside 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Road 148 over Outside Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 148 over Outside Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Road 148 over Outside Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.