US Bridges

Walnut Ave over Packwood Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 1.1 MI W of RD 140 · Structure no. 46C0175

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Ave over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Walnut Ave 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalnut Ave
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location1.1 MI W of RD 140
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.31258, -119.27971
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (1977)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Walnut Ave over Packwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Walnut Ave 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 2022.

How much traffic does Walnut Ave over Packwood Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Ave over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Ave over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.