US Bridges

12 3/4 Ave over Kings River

Fair

Kings County, California · Kings & Fresno CO Line · Structure no. 45C0016

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
3,183
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12 3/4 Ave over Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 12 3/4 Ave over Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 3,183 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,717 by 2045. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries12 3/4 Ave
CrossesKings River
LocationKings & Fresno CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.42556, -119.68621
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,183 (2017)
Projected traffic2,717 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 12 3/4 Ave over Kings River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12 3/4 Ave over Kings River 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 12 3/4 Ave over Kings River carry?

About 3,183 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 12 3/4 Ave over Kings River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 12 3/4 Ave over Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.