HOUSTON AVE
Carrying HOUSTON AVE over CROSS CREEK
0.1 MI W OF 6TH AVE, Kings, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HOUSTON AVE
The HOUSTON AVE bridge in Kings, California carries HOUSTON AVE over CROSS CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,190 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HOUSTON AVE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.6 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,190 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 45C0067
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 0/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
HOUSTON AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HOUSTON AVE against other structures in Kings and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HOUSTON AVE?
HOUSTON AVE in Kings, California has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HOUSTON AVE inspected?
HOUSTON AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,190 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOUSTON AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HOUSTON AVE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for HOUSTON AVE.
Who is responsible for maintaining HOUSTON AVE?
HOUSTON AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is HOUSTON AVE and does age affect safety?
HOUSTON AVE was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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