US Bridges

Frazier Mtn Road over Cuddy Creek

Fair

Kern County, California · 2.5 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 50C0072

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frazier Mtn Road over Cuddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frazier Mtn Road over Cuddy Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,043 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrazier Mtn Road
CrossesCuddy Creek
Location2.5 MI West of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.82118, -118.92227
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2007)
Projected traffic8,043 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Frazier Mtn Road over Cuddy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frazier Mtn Road over Cuddy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Frazier Mtn Road over Cuddy Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frazier Mtn Road over Cuddy Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Frazier Mtn Road over Cuddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.