Houston Ave over Cross Creek
PoorClosed to trafficKings County, California · 0.1 MI W of 6th Ave · Structure no. 45C0067
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,190
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houston Ave over Cross Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston Ave over Cross Creek in Kings County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston Ave over Cross Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houston Ave over Cross Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Houston Ave over Cross Creek carry?
About 3,190 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Houston Ave over Cross Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Houston Ave over Cross Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.