N 10th Street over Sandy Creek
PoorKern County, California · 0.22 MI S of Ash Street · Structure no. 50C0199
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,590
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 10th Street over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N 10th Street over Sandy Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,336 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 82 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N 10th Street over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 10th Street over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does N 10th Street over Sandy Creek carry?
About 7,590 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is N 10th Street over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns N 10th Street over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.