US Bridges

State Route 138 over Little Rock Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-138-53.55 · Structure no. 53 0303R

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 138 over Little Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 138 over Little Rock Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 138
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
Location07-LA-138-53.55
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates34.52109, -118.00392
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2019)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 138 over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 138 over Little Rock 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 138 over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 138 over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 138 over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.