US Bridges

Heaton Gulch RD over Meadow Creek

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 6.0 N JCT US 12 · Structure no. 086734000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heaton Gulch RD over Meadow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Heaton Gulch RD over Meadow Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesHeaton Gulch RD
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location6.0 N JCT US 12
RouteCounty Highway 35500
Coordinates46.55222, -117.63
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heaton Gulch RD over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heaton Gulch RD over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Heaton Gulch RD over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.