US Bridges

Willow Gulch RD over Deadman Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Washington · 1.6 E JCT SR 127 · Structure no. 081797000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Gulch RD over Deadman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Gulch RD over Deadman Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Gulch RD
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location1.6 E JCT SR 127
RouteCounty Highway 36700
CountyGarfield County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.61848, -117.76073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Gulch RD over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Gulch RD over Deadman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Gulch RD over Deadman Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Gulch RD over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Gulch RD over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.