US Bridges

State Route 198 over Packwood Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R12.72 · Structure no. 46 0061

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 198 over Packwood Creek in Tulare 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,551 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 198
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location06-TUL-198-R12.72
RouteState Highway 198
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.32673, -119.24352
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.4 m)
Roadway width191 ft (58.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2009)
Projected traffic52,551 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 198 over Packwood Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 198 over Packwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 198 over Packwood Creek carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.