US Bridges

Paxton Trail over Rock Creek

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 1.50 MI E Mccall · Structure no. 081660000000000

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxton Trail over Rock Creek is a concrete other carrying Paxton Trail over Rock Creek in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesPaxton Trail
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.50 MI E Mccall
RouteCounty Highway 84351
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.05924, -117.96751
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paxton Trail over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paxton Trail over Rock 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Paxton Trail over Rock Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Paxton Trail over Rock Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Paxton Trail over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.