US Bridges

Ave 392 over Sand Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI E of Road 108 · Structure no. 46C0480

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 392 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 392 over Sand 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve 392
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Road 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.50156, -119.3251
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1978)
Projected traffic267 by 2041
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 Ave 392 over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Ave 392 over Sand 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 392 over Sand Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 392 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 392 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.