US Bridges

Lakewood Place over Cuddy Creek

Good

Kern County, California · 0.02 MI N Lakewood DR · Structure no. 50C0282

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
835
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Place over Cuddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lakewood Place over Cuddy 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 835 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakewood Place
CrossesCuddy Creek
Location0.02 MI N Lakewood DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.81736, -118.99745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2007)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lakewood Place over Cuddy Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood Place over Cuddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Lakewood Place over Cuddy Creek carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Place over Cuddy Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood Place over Cuddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.