US Bridges

Church Road over Wildcat Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 00.1 NE JCT 7974 · Structure no. 081045000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
461
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Church Road over Wildcat Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesChurch Road
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location00.1 NE JCT 7974
RouteCounty Highway 79000
Coordinates47.05583, -123.29944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2023)
Projected traffic526 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Wildcat 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Church Road over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.