Poso Flat Road over Poso Creek
GoodKern County, California · 3.5 MI E of Granite RD · Structure no. 50C0278
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poso Flat Road over Poso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Poso Flat Road over Poso Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poso Flat Road over Poso Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poso Flat Road over Poso 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 2024.
How much traffic does Poso Flat Road over Poso Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Poso Flat Road over Poso Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Poso Flat Road over Poso Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.