US Bridges

Elma Hicklin Road over Mf Wildcat Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.5 W JCT SR 108 · Structure no. 089482000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
547
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elma Hicklin Road over Mf Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elma Hicklin Road over Mf Wildcat Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElma Hicklin Road
CrossesMf Wildcat Creek
Location0.5 W JCT SR 108
RouteCounty Highway 79740
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.08056, -123.26281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 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 width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2023)
Projected traffic667 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elma Hicklin Road over Mf Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elma Hicklin Road over Mf 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Elma Hicklin Road over Mf Wildcat Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Elma Hicklin Road over Mf Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Elma Hicklin Road over Mf Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.