Olive Avenue over South Taft Creek
FairKern County, California · 0.08 MI N Crystal Street · Structure no. 50C0184
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Olive Avenue over South Taft Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olive Avenue over South Taft Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,876 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Olive Avenue over South Taft Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Olive Avenue over South Taft 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 Olive Avenue over South Taft Creek carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Olive Avenue over South Taft Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Olive Avenue over South Taft Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.