US Bridges

State Route 198 over Cross Creek

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-25.17 · Structure no. 45 0006R

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 198 over Cross Creek in Kings County, California. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 33 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 18,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,542 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 198
CrossesCross Creek
Location06-KIN-198-25.17
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.32839, -119.53192
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2009)
Projected traffic26,542 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 198 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is State Route 198 over Cross 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 198 over Cross Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 198 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.