US Bridges

Bena Road over Caliente Creek

Good

Kern County, California · 3.4 MI East Neumarkel RD · Structure no. 50C0392

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bena Road over Caliente Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bena Road over Caliente 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 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBena Road
CrossesCaliente Creek
Location3.4 MI East Neumarkel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.32525, -118.73267
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2007)
Projected traffic415 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bena Road over Caliente Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bena Road over Caliente 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 Caliente Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bena Road over Caliente Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bena Road over Caliente Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.