US Bridges

State Route 155 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-155-64.92 · Structure no. 50 0436

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 155 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 155 over Rattlesnake Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1951, 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,951 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 155
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location06-KER-155-64.92
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates35.70058, -118.46017
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2009)
Projected traffic14,951 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 155 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 155 over Rattlesnake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 155 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 155 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Route 155 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.