US Bridges

Nacimiento Lake DR over Kemp Canyon Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · Near Jolon RD · Structure no. 44C0088

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nacimiento Lake DR over Kemp Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nacimiento Lake DR over Kemp Canyon Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesNacimiento Lake DR
CrossesKemp Canyon Creek
LocationNear Jolon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.87248, -120.83792
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2016)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nacimiento Lake DR over Kemp Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nacimiento Lake DR over Kemp Canyon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nacimiento Lake DR over Kemp Canyon Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nacimiento Lake DR over Kemp Canyon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Nacimiento Lake DR over Kemp Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.