Bell Access RD over Oak Creek
PoorInyo County, California · 0.1 MI Eof Bell Access RD · Structure no. 48C0032
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Access RD over Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bell Access RD over Oak Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Access RD over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Access RD over Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Bell Access RD over Oak Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bell Access RD over Oak Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Access RD over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.