US Bridges

E Refuge Bound. RD over Poso Creek

Good

Kern County, California · S.E. Corner of Refuge. · Structure no. 000081610-TMP14

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

E Refuge Bound. RD over Poso Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Refuge Bound. RD over Poso Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Refuge Bound. RD
CrossesPoso Creek
LocationS.E. Corner of Refuge.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.71767, -119.58
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 E Refuge Bound. RD over Poso Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Refuge Bound. RD over Poso 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 2022.

How much traffic does E Refuge Bound. RD over Poso Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Refuge Bound. RD over Poso Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E Refuge Bound. RD over Poso Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.