US Bridges

Ave 260 over Packwood Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI E of RD 64 · Structure no. 46C0373

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 260 over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 260 over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 260
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location0.2 MI E of RD 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.26165, -119.43354
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 geometry8: Equal 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1978)
Projected traffic547 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ave 260 over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 260 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 260 over Packwood Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ave 260 over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 260 over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.