US Bridges

Tulare Ave over Packwood Creek

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Tulare County, California · 550 Ft E of Mcauliff · Structure no. 46C0467

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulare Ave over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tulare Ave over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTulare Ave
CrossesPackwood Creek
Location550 Ft E of Mcauliff
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.31981, -119.25029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,593 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 Tulare Ave over Packwood Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tulare Ave 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 Tulare Ave over Packwood Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tulare Ave over Packwood Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Tulare Ave over Packwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.