US Bridges

South Point Road over Shine Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · 0.25 S. Jct. SR104 · Structure no. 087540000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,215
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Point Road over Shine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Point Road over Shine 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,723 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSouth Point Road
CrossesShine Creek
Location0.25 S. Jct. SR104
RouteCounty Highway 44760
Coordinates47.87056, -122.695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2021)
Projected traffic1,723 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Point Road over Shine Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Point Road over Shine 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Point Road over Shine Creek carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Point Road over Shine Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns South Point Road over Shine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.