US Bridges

NW Carty Road over Gee Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 1.13 W of NE 10th Ave · Structure no. 088848000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
Daily traffic
1,097
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Carty Road over Gee Creek is a steel culvert carrying NW Carty Road over Gee Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNW Carty Road
CrossesGee Creek
Location1.13 W of NE 10th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 41940
Coordinates45.79305, -122.68434
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Carty Road over Gee Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Carty Road over Gee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NW Carty Road over Gee Creek carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW Carty Road over Gee Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns NW Carty Road over Gee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.