US Bridges

Keal Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.2 N of Copalis Bch RD · Structure no. 088696000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keal Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keal Road over Cedar Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKeal Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.2 N of Copalis Bch RD
RouteCounty Highway 30410
Coordinates47.12111, -124.15194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keal Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keal Road over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Keal Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Keal Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Keal Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.