US Bridges

Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek

Poor

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 01.7 N JCT 7078 · Structure no. 080172000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamp Creek Road
CrossesCamp Creek
Location01.7 N JCT 7078
RouteCounty Highway 70991
Coordinates46.99181, -123.555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2020)
Projected traffic533 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.