Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Br Wildcat Creek
PoorGrays Harbor County, Washington · 01.3 NE JCT 9740 · Structure no. 081104000000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 804
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Br Wildcat Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Br Wildcat Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 804 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Br Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Br Wildcat 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Br Wildcat Creek carry?
About 804 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Br Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Br Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.