US Bridges

Kirkpatrick Rd. over Stevens Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 01.4 W JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 081485000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkpatrick Rd. over Stevens Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkpatrick Rd. over Stevens Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkpatrick Rd.
CrossesStevens Creek
Location01.4 W JCT SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 93310
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23417, -123.98611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2023)
Projected traffic536 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$8.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkpatrick Rd. over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkpatrick Rd. over Stevens Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Kirkpatrick Rd. over Stevens Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Kirkpatrick Rd. over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkpatrick Rd. over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.