US Bridges

Kent Ave. over Cross Creek

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.1 MI West of 6th Av. · Structure no. 45C0049

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent Ave. over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kent Ave. over Cross Creek in Kings County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKent Ave.
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.1 MI West of 6th Av.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.226, -119.56727
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic341 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kent Ave. over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kent Ave. over Cross Creek 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 Kent Ave. over Cross Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Kent Ave. over Cross Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Ave. over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.