US Bridges

Elma Mccleary Road over Middle Fork Wildcat Cree

Poor

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 5.0 NE JCT SR 8 · Structure no. 081926000000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,325
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elma Mccleary Road over Middle Fork Wildcat Cree is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elma Mccleary Road over Middle Fork Wildcat Cree in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 104 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 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElma Mccleary Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Wildcat Cree
Location5.0 NE JCT SR 8
RouteCounty Highway 97400
Coordinates47.04972, -123.30694
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2023)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elma Mccleary Road over Middle Fork Wildcat Cree built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Elma Mccleary Road over Middle Fork Wildcat Cree 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elma Mccleary Road over Middle Fork Wildcat Cree carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elma Mccleary Road over Middle Fork Wildcat Cree?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elma Mccleary Road over Middle Fork Wildcat Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.