US Bridges

Elma Mccleary Road over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 2.0 NE JCT SR 8 · Structure no. 084076000000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,863
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elma Mccleary Road over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elma Mccleary Road over Wildcat Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 1,863 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesElma Mccleary Road
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location2.0 NE JCT SR 8
RouteCounty Highway 97400
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.02556, -123.35639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,863 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2043
Trucks15%
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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elma Mccleary Road over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Elma Mccleary Road over 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 Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,863 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Elma Mccleary Road over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Elma Mccleary Road over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.