US Bridges

Lacey Blvd over Kings River Clarks Fork

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.3 MI W of 23rd Ave · Structure no. 45C0113

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacey Blvd over Kings River Clarks Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lacey Blvd over Kings River Clarks Fork in Kings County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 366 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLacey Blvd
CrossesKings River Clarks Fork
Location0.3 MI W of 23rd Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.3285, -119.87578
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic366 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lacey Blvd over Kings River Clarks Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lacey Blvd over Kings River Clarks Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lacey Blvd over Kings River Clarks Fork carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lacey Blvd over Kings River Clarks Fork?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lacey Blvd over Kings River Clarks Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.