US Bridges

Wildcat Road over W Fk Wildcat Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.4 N JCT Elma Hicklin RD · Structure no. 089296000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildcat Road over W Fk Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wildcat Road over W Fk Wildcat Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWildcat Road
CrossesW Fk Wildcat Creek
Location0.4 N JCT Elma Hicklin RD
RouteCounty Highway 79170
Coordinates47.07388, -123.30077
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2021)
Projected traffic53 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildcat Road over W Fk Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildcat Road over W Fk Wildcat 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wildcat Road over W Fk Wildcat Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wildcat Road over W Fk Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wildcat Road over W Fk Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.