Ave 252 over Packwood Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.2 MI W of RD 56 · Structure no. 46C0376
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 252 over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 252 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 252 over Packwood Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 252 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 252 over Packwood Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave 252 over Packwood Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 252 over Packwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.