US Bridges

Ave 364 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI W SR 245 · Structure no. 46C0477

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 364 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 364 over Cottonwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAve 364
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.2 MI W SR 245
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.44998, -119.13197
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic327 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 364 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 364 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ave 364 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave 364 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 364 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.