US Bridges

RD 144 (mcauliff) over Packwood Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.45 MI N Ave 288 · Structure no. 46C0031

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
1982 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 144 (mcauliff) over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 144 (mcauliff) over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRD 144 (mcauliff)
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location0.45 MI N Ave 288
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.3193, -119.25162
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (1982)
Projected traffic2,321 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 RD 144 (mcauliff) over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is RD 144 (mcauliff) over Packwood 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RD 144 (mcauliff) over Packwood Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RD 144 (mcauliff) over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RD 144 (mcauliff) over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.