US Bridges

Whitley Ave over Middle Branch Cross Crk

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.5 MI East of 10th Ave · Structure no. 45C0011

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,268
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitley Ave over Middle Branch Cross Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whitley Ave over Middle Branch Cross Crk in Kings County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,738 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitley Ave
CrossesMiddle Branch Cross Crk
Location0.5 MI East of 10th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.09792, -119.63491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2017)
Projected traffic1,738 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Whitley Ave over Middle Branch Cross Crk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitley Ave over Middle Branch Cross Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Whitley Ave over Middle Branch Cross Crk carry?

About 2,268 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Whitley Ave over Middle Branch Cross Crk?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Whitley Ave over Middle Branch Cross Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.