US Bridges

Road 140 over Packwood Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.3 MI North of Ave 288 · Structure no. 46C0134

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,525
1971 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 140 over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 140 over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 140
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location0.3 MI North of Ave 288
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.3163, -119.26047
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,525 (1971)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Road 140 over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 140 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 2024.

How much traffic does Road 140 over Packwood Creek carry?

About 3,525 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 140 over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Road 140 over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.