US Bridges

Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 2.2 E JCT SR 127 · Structure no. 083523000000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMeadow Creek RD
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location2.2 E JCT SR 127
RouteCounty Highway 30500
Coordinates46.58702, -117.75387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$608,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Meadow Creek RD over Meadow 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 Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.