US Bridges

Duncan RD over Owl Creek

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.30 E Fishpond (mp 1.88) · Structure no. 087282000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan RD over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Duncan RD over Owl Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDuncan RD
CrossesOwl Creek
Location0.30 E Fishpond (mp 1.88)
RouteCounty Highway 42600
Coordinates46.09, -122.83222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duncan RD over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan RD over Owl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Duncan RD over Owl Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Duncan RD over Owl Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan RD over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.