US Bridges

Cline RD over Arkansas Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.57 N Delameter RD (0.89 · Structure no. 080896000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cline RD over Arkansas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cline RD over Arkansas Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCline RD
CrossesArkansas Creek
Location0.57 N Delameter RD (0.89
RouteCounty Highway 25510
CountyCowlitz County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.27944, -122.945
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cline RD over Arkansas Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cline RD over Arkansas 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 Cline RD over Arkansas Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cline RD over Arkansas Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cline RD over Arkansas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.