US Bridges

SE 248th ST over Rock Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 1 MI E SR-169 on SE 248th · Structure no. 087196000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 248th ST over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 248th ST over Rock Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSE 248th ST
CrossesRock Creek
Location1 MI E SR-169 on SE 248th
RouteCounty Highway 14150
Coordinates47.37994, -122.01733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2022)
Projected traffic610 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 248th ST over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 248th ST over Rock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SE 248th ST over Rock Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 248th ST over Rock Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns SE 248th ST over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.