US Bridges

State Route 41 over Avenal Creek

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-041-3.75 · Structure no. 45 0105

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,710
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 over Avenal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 over Avenal Creek in Kings County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,965 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesState Route 41
CrossesAvenal Creek
Location06-KIN-041-3.75
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.83874, -120.08689
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,710 (2011)
Projected traffic8,965 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 41 over Avenal Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 over Avenal 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 41 over Avenal Creek carry?

About 6,710 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 over Avenal Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 over Avenal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.