US Bridges

State Route 198 over Last Chance Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R16.02 · Structure no. 45 0084

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over Last Chance Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 198 over Last Chance Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,279 by 2047. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 198
CrossesLast Chance Ditch
Location06-KIN-198-R16.02
RouteState Highway 198
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.31519, -119.68883
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2009)
Projected traffic43,279 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 198 over Last Chance Ditch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 198 over Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns State Route 198 over Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.