4th Street over Sandy Creek
FairKern County, California · South of Ash Street · Structure no. 50C0197
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,560
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th Street over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 4th Street over Sandy 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 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 3,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,191 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th Street over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4th 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 4th Street over Sandy Creek carry?
About 3,560 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 4th Street over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 4th Street over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.