US Bridges

Tehachapi Blvd over White Rock Creek

Good

Kern County, California · 1.4 MI E Tehchpi Willow S · Structure no. 50C0182

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tehachapi Blvd over White Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tehachapi Blvd over White Rock Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTehachapi Blvd
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location1.4 MI E Tehchpi Willow S
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.12178, -118.37344
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2002)
Projected traffic3,123 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tehachapi Blvd over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tehachapi Blvd over White Rock 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 Tehachapi Blvd over White Rock Creek carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tehachapi Blvd over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m).

Who owns Tehachapi Blvd over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.