US Bridges

Bell Plain RD over South Deadman Creek

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 9.0 N JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 080373000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Plain RD over South Deadman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Plain RD over South Deadman Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesBell Plain RD
CrossesSouth Deadman Creek
Location9.0 N JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 4030
Coordinates46.55205, -117.45826
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Plain RD over South Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Plain RD over South Deadman 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Plain RD over South Deadman Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bell Plain RD over South Deadman Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Plain RD over South Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.