Crescent Avenue over Moody Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.4 Mi. W/O Moody Street · Structure no. 55C0158
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crescent Avenue over Moody Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Crescent Avenue over Moody Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,064 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crescent Avenue over Moody Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Crescent Avenue over Moody Creek Channel 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 2021.
How much traffic does Crescent Avenue over Moody Creek Channel carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Crescent Avenue over Moody Creek Channel?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Crescent Avenue over Moody Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.