US Bridges

Whitley Ave over East Branch Cross Creek

Good

Kings County, California · 2.0 MI East of 10th Ave · Structure no. 45C0012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,268
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitley Ave over East Branch Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whitley Ave over East Branch Cross Creek in Kings County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWhitley Ave
CrossesEast Branch Cross Creek
Location2.0 MI East of 10th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.09798, -119.60817
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2017)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2040
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 East Branch Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitley Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Whitley Ave over East Branch Cross Creek carry?

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

How long is Whitley Ave over East Branch Cross Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Whitley Ave over East Branch Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.