Famoso Woody Road over Poso Creek
GoodKern County, California · 0.1 MI E Famoso Portervle · Structure no. 50C0079
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Famoso Woody Road over Poso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Famoso Woody Road over Poso Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Famoso Woody Road over Poso Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Famoso Woody Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Famoso Woody Road over Poso Creek carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Famoso Woody Road over Poso Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Famoso Woody Road over Poso Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.