US Bridges

Road 100 over Packwood Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI South of Ave 272 · Structure no. 46C0434

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 100 over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 100 over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 100
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location0.2 MI South of Ave 272
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.28046, -119.34926
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1983)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Road 100 over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 100 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 Road 100 over Packwood Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 100 over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 100 over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.