Garrard Creek Road over Garrard Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrays Harbor County, Washington · 03.6 SW JCT 9641 · Structure no. 081139000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garrard Creek Road over Garrard Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrard Creek Road over Garrard Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 207 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garrard Creek Road over Garrard Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garrard Creek Road over Garrard 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Garrard Creek Road over Garrard Creek carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Garrard Creek Road over Garrard Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Garrard Creek Road over Garrard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.