US Bridges

RD 136 (pinkham) over Packwood Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · RD 136 @ Walnut Ave (288) · Structure no. 46C0411

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 136 (pinkham) over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RD 136 (pinkham) 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD 136 (pinkham)
CrossesPackwood Creek
LocationRD 136 @ Walnut Ave (288)
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.31281, -119.26946
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 RD 136 (pinkham) over Packwood Creek built?

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

What condition is RD 136 (pinkham) 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 2024.

How much traffic does RD 136 (pinkham) over Packwood Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RD 136 (pinkham) over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RD 136 (pinkham) over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.