US Bridges

Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Branch Wildcat Ck

Poor

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 01.6 NE JCT 9740 · Structure no. 081113000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Branch Wildcat Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Branch Wildcat Ck 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesElma Hicklin Road
CrossesMiddle Branch Wildcat Ck
Location01.6 NE JCT 9740
RouteCounty Highway 79740
Coordinates47.06, -123.2975
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2023)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Branch Wildcat Ck built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Branch Wildcat Ck 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 Branch Wildcat Ck carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elma Hicklin Road over Middle Branch Wildcat Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11 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 Branch Wildcat Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.