US Bridges

Black Creek Road over Black Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 02.0 NE JCT 9519 · Structure no. 083228000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Creek Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Black Creek Road over Black Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBlack Creek Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location02.0 NE JCT 9519
RouteCounty Highway 58310
Coordinates47.02722, -123.625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2022)
Projected traffic190 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 Black Creek Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Creek Road over Black 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 Black Creek Road over Black Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Black Creek Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Black Creek Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.