US Bridges

Court ST over Packwood Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · Green Oaks Ave · Structure no. 46C0428

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
1982 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court ST over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Court ST 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,598 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCourt ST
CrossesPackwood Creek
LocationGreen Oaks Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.3044, -119.29161
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (1982)
Projected traffic5,598 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Court ST over Packwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Court ST 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 Court ST over Packwood Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Court ST over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Court ST over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.