US Bridges

Rose Valley Road over Turner Creek

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 3.78 E Old 99 S (mp 1.06) · Structure no. 089197000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Valley Road over Turner Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rose Valley Road over Turner Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRose Valley Road
CrossesTurner Creek
Location3.78 E Old 99 S (mp 1.06)
RouteCounty Highway 40110
Coordinates46.11667, -122.81611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose Valley Road over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Valley Road over Turner 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Valley Road over Turner Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rose Valley Road over Turner Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Valley Road over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.