US Bridges

Graves Creek Road over Howe Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Washington · 13 Mi. NE of Jct. Hwy. 10 · Structure no. 9500022P0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Graves Creek Road over Howe Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Graves Creek Road over Howe Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGraves Creek Road
CrossesHowe Creek
Location13 Mi. NE of Jct. Hwy. 10
RouteFederal Lands Road 210
CountyJefferson County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.53789, -123.66503
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graves Creek Road over Howe Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graves Creek Road over Howe 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Graves Creek Road over Howe Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Graves Creek Road over Howe Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Graves Creek Road over Howe Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.