US Bridges

SE Oak Road over Burley Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 3.5 N Pierce County · Structure no. 086065000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Oak Road over Burley Creek is a concrete frame carrying SE Oak Road over Burley Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSE Oak Road
CrossesBurley Creek
Location3.5 N Pierce County
RouteCounty Highway 23640
Coordinates47.42883, -122.62822
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Oak Road over Burley Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Oak Road over Burley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SE Oak Road over Burley Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SE Oak Road over Burley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SE Oak Road over Burley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.