US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over Cross Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-44.80 · Structure no. 46 0032L

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 99 SB over Cross Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 74 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,333 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesCross Creek
Location06-TUL-099-44.80
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.40317, -119.45578
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2009)
Projected traffic51,333 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 99 SB over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over Cross 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over Cross Creek carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over Cross Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.