Walker Basin RD over Rancheria Creek
FairKern County, California · 1.17 MI W Piute Mountn RD · Structure no. 50C0095
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker Basin RD over Rancheria Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walker Basin RD over Rancheria Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker Basin RD over Rancheria Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walker Basin RD over Rancheria Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Walker Basin RD over Rancheria Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Walker Basin RD over Rancheria Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Basin RD over Rancheria Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.