US Bridges

State Route 43 over East Branch Cross Creek

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-043-7.92 · Structure no. 45 0053

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 43 over East Branch Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 43 over East Branch Cross Creek in Kings County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 72 years old, older 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,321 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 43
CrossesEast Branch Cross Creek
Location06-KIN-043-7.92
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates36.1756, -119.60026
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2009)
Projected traffic15,321 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 43 over East Branch Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is State Route 43 over East Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 43 over East Branch Cross Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is State Route 43 over East Branch Cross Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 43 over East Branch Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.