Old Tarboo Road over Tarboo Creek
PoorJefferson County, Washington · 0.88 E. Jct. Center Road · Structure no. 087538000000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Tarboo Road over Tarboo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Tarboo Road over Tarboo Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Tarboo Road over Tarboo Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Tarboo Road over Tarboo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Old Tarboo Road over Tarboo Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Tarboo Road over Tarboo Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old Tarboo Road over Tarboo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.