US Bridges

Jackson Ave over Cross Creek

Good

Kings County, California · 0.9 MI W of 5th Ave · Structure no. 45C0112

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Ave over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jackson Ave over Cross Creek in Kings County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJackson Ave
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.9 MI W of 5th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.25494, -119.56324
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2017)
Projected traffic381 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jackson Ave over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Ave over 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 Jackson Ave over Cross Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Ave over Cross Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Ave over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.