Bena Road over Walker Basin Creek
GoodKern County, California · 2.0 MI East Neumarkel RD · Structure no. 50C0391
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bena Road over Walker Basin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bena Road over Walker Basin Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bena Road over Walker Basin Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bena Road over Walker Basin 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 Bena Road over Walker Basin Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bena Road over Walker Basin Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bena Road over Walker Basin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.