Ave 272 over Packwood Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 0.7 MI E of RD 100 · Structure no. 46C0381
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 272 over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 272 over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 272 over Packwood Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 272 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Ave 272 over Packwood Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave 272 over Packwood Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 272 over Packwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.