US Bridges

Wynooche Valley RD over Carter Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 14.2 N JCT SR12 · Structure no. 081790000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wynooche Valley RD over Carter Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wynooche Valley RD over Carter Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWynooche Valley RD
CrossesCarter Creek
Location14.2 N JCT SR12
RouteCounty Highway 95190
Coordinates47.1375, -123.63722
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2022)
Projected traffic267 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wynooche Valley RD over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wynooche Valley RD over Carter 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wynooche Valley RD over Carter Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wynooche Valley RD over Carter Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wynooche Valley RD over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.