US Bridges

Kara DR over Florin Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · Just South Florin RD · Structure no. 24C0406

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kara DR over Florin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kara DR over Florin Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,077 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKara DR
CrossesFlorin Creek
LocationJust South Florin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.49536, -121.40393
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2007)
Projected traffic1,077 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kara DR over Florin Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kara DR over Florin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kara DR over Florin Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kara DR over Florin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Kara DR over Florin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.