US Bridges

Round Mountain RD over Poso Creek

Good

Kern County, California · 3.89 MI E Bkfld Glenvl RD · Structure no. 50C0279

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Mountain RD over Poso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Round Mountain RD over Poso Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRound Mountain RD
CrossesPoso Creek
Location3.89 MI E Bkfld Glenvl RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.51412, -118.90624
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2007)
Projected traffic437 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Round Mountain RD over Poso Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Mountain RD 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 Round Mountain RD over Poso Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Round Mountain RD over Poso Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Round Mountain RD over Poso Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.