Dowans Creek RD over Hemphill Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Washington · 2.3E JCT SR101 · Structure no. 080478000000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowans Creek RD over Hemphill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dowans Creek RD over Hemphill Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dowans Creek RD over Hemphill Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowans Creek RD over Hemphill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Dowans Creek RD over Hemphill Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dowans Creek RD over Hemphill Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Dowans Creek RD over Hemphill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.