US Bridges

Santa Fe Ave over Packwood Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.15 MI N of K RD · Structure no. 46C0427

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
1982 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Ave over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Santa Fe Ave over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,598 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Ave
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location0.15 MI N of K RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.31024, -119.28729
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (1982)
Projected traffic5,598 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Santa Fe Ave over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Ave over Packwood Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Ave over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Ave over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.