US Bridges

Elma Mccleary Road over West Fork Wildcat Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 4.1 NE JCT SR 8 · Structure no. 082095000000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,267
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elma Mccleary Road over West Fork Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elma Mccleary Road over West Fork Wildcat Creek 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 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 2,267 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,766 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesElma Mccleary Road
CrossesWest Fork Wildcat Creek
Location4.1 NE JCT SR 8
RouteCounty Highway 97400
Coordinates47.04234, -123.3225
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,267 (2021)
Projected traffic2,766 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 West Fork Wildcat Creek 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 West Fork Wildcat 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Elma Mccleary Road over West Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 2,267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elma Mccleary Road over West Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elma Mccleary Road over West Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.