US Bridges

Visalia Parkway over Packwood Creek

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Tulare County, California · At County Center DR · Structure no. 46C0466

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,366
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Visalia Parkway over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Visalia Parkway over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,366 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,309 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVisalia Parkway
CrossesPackwood Creek
LocationAt County Center DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.29139, -119.32306
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,366 (2016)
Projected traffic5,309 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Visalia Parkway over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Visalia Parkway 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Visalia Parkway over Packwood Creek carry?

About 4,366 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Visalia Parkway over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Visalia Parkway over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.