Barnes DR over Hill Creek
FairPosted for loadCowlitz County, Washington · 4.10 N of I-5 Exit 32 · Structure no. 080053000000000
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barnes DR over Hill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Barnes DR over Hill Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barnes DR over Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barnes DR over Hill 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Barnes DR over Hill Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Barnes DR over Hill Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Barnes DR over Hill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.