Ben Maddox Way over Packwood Creek
FairTulare County, California · At Walnut Ave · Structure no. 46C0452
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 1977 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ben Maddox Way over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ben Maddox Way 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,608 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Maddox Way over Packwood Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ben Maddox Way 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 Ben Maddox Way over Packwood Creek carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ben Maddox Way over Packwood Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Ben Maddox Way over Packwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.