US Bridges

State Route 65 over Little Creek

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-065-11.00 · Structure no. 50 0107

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 65 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 65 over Little Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,297 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesState Route 65
CrossesLittle Creek
Location06-KER-065-11.00
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates35.59113, -119.08962
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2009)
Projected traffic13,297 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 65 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 65 over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 65 over Little Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 65 over Little Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 65 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.