Elk Hills Road over Broad Creek
GoodKern County, California · 0.2 MI N of S.H. 119 · Structure no. 50C0111
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Hills Road over Broad Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elk Hills Road over Broad Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Hills Road over Broad Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Hills Road over Broad 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Elk Hills Road over Broad Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elk Hills Road over Broad Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Hills Road over Broad Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.