US Bridges

NE W-D RD over Tuck Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 1.4 MI W of SR 203 · Structure no. 089462000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE W-D RD over Tuck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE W-D RD over Tuck Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNE W-D RD
CrossesTuck Creek
Location1.4 MI W of SR 203
RouteCounty Highway 96818
Coordinates47.74653, -122.01394
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$267,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE W-D RD over Tuck Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE W-D RD over Tuck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE W-D RD over Tuck Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE W-D RD over Tuck Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns NE W-D RD over Tuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.