Empire Creek Road over Curlew Creek
GoodFerry County, Washington · 0.14 W SR21 · Structure no. 087047000000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Empire Creek Road over Curlew Creek is a steel culvert carrying Empire Creek Road over Curlew Creek in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Empire Creek Road over Curlew Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Empire Creek Road over Curlew 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Empire Creek Road over Curlew Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Empire Creek Road over Curlew Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns Empire Creek Road over Curlew Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.