US Bridges

Ave 280 over Packwood Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.7 MI E of SR 63 · Structure no. 46C0155

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 280 over Packwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave 280 over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,509 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAve 280
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location0.7 MI E of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.2981, -119.30112
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1971)
Projected traffic4,509 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ave 280 over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Ave 280 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 280 over Packwood Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 280 over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 280 over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.