US Bridges

Gun Club Road over Poso Creek

Poor

Kern County, California · 5.5 MI N/O SR 46 · Structure no. 50C0272

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gun Club Road over Poso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gun Club Road over Poso Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesGun Club Road
CrossesPoso Creek
Location5.5 MI N/O SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.68068, -119.5086
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2007)
Projected traffic558 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$588,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gun Club Road over Poso Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gun Club Road over Poso Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Gun Club Road over Poso Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gun Club Road over Poso Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Gun Club Road over Poso Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.