US Bridges

Faulkner RD over Adams Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.76 MI E of Briggs RD · Structure no. 52C0184

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkner RD over Adams Barranca is a concrete culvert carrying Faulkner RD over Adams Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFaulkner RD
CrossesAdams Barranca
Location0.76 MI E of Briggs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.32978, -119.09189
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Faulkner RD over Adams Barranca built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulkner RD over Adams Barranca 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Faulkner RD over Adams Barranca carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Faulkner RD over Adams Barranca?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Faulkner RD over Adams Barranca?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.