US Bridges

Growlers Gulch RD over Arkansas Creek

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.27 W Ph 10 (mp 2.83) · Structure no. 087287000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Growlers Gulch RD over Arkansas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Growlers Gulch RD over Arkansas Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGrowlers Gulch RD
CrossesArkansas Creek
Location0.27 W Ph 10 (mp 2.83)
RouteCounty Highway 27100
Coordinates46.29333, -122.95556
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2019)
Projected traffic180 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Growlers Gulch RD over Arkansas Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Growlers Gulch RD over Arkansas 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Growlers Gulch RD over Arkansas Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Growlers Gulch RD over Arkansas Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Growlers Gulch RD over Arkansas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.