Lake Isabella RD over Bodfish Creek
FairKern County, California · S Bodfish Cyn RD · Structure no. 50C0161
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Isabella RD over Bodfish Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lake Isabella RD over Bodfish Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,742 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Isabella RD over Bodfish Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Isabella RD over Bodfish 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 Lake Isabella RD over Bodfish Creek carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lake Isabella RD over Bodfish Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Isabella RD over Bodfish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.