US Bridges

Ave K over Little Rock Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 3.0MI W/O 50th ST E · Structure no. 53C1844

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,727
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave K over Little Rock Crk is a concrete slab carrying Ave K over Little Rock Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,727 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve K
CrossesLittle Rock Crk
Location3.0MI W/O 50th ST E
RouteCity Street 0Q034
Coordinates34.67527, -118.02212
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,727 (2014)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ave K over Little Rock Crk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave K over Little Rock Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ave K over Little Rock Crk carry?

About 2,727 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave K over Little Rock Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ave K over Little Rock Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.