US Bridges

County Center DR over Packwood Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · @ Cameron Ave · Structure no. 46C0453

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Center DR over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Center DR over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,677 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Center DR
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location@ Cameron Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.29418, -119.3223
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2008)
Projected traffic7,677 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Center DR over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Center DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Center DR over Packwood Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Center DR over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns County Center DR over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.