US Bridges

Road 108 over Packwood Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI North of Ave 272 · Structure no. 46C0437

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 108 over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 108 over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,455 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 108
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location0.25 MI North of Ave 272
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.28756, -119.33119
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (1983)
Projected traffic9,455 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 108 over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Road 108 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 108 over Packwood Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 108 over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Road 108 over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.