US Bridges

SR 504 over Pullen Creek

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 3.2 E JCT SR 504 SP · Structure no. 0013374A0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
456 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 504 over Pullen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 504 over Pullen Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2039. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 504
CrossesPullen Creek
Location3.2 E JCT SR 504 SP
RouteState Highway 504
Coordinates46.35314, -122.52203
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2023)
Projected traffic887 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 504 over Pullen Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 504 over Pullen 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 504 over Pullen Creek carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 504 over Pullen Creek?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 504 over Pullen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.