6th Street over Sandy Creek
FairKern County, California · South of Ash Street · Structure no. 50C0128
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 6th Street over Sandy Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,652 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is 6th Street over Sandy 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 6th Street over Sandy Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.