US Bridges

West ST over Packwood Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.12 MI N of Ave 280 · Structure no. 46C0174

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West ST over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West ST over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest ST
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location0.12 MI N of Ave 280
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.29995, -119.29598
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (1977)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West ST over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is West ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does West ST over Packwood Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West ST over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns West ST over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.