US Bridges

SW Lake Flora Road over Coutler Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 2.6 MI SE of SR 3 · Structure no. 089167000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,021
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Lake Flora Road over Coutler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Lake Flora Road over Coutler Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,021 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSW Lake Flora Road
CrossesCoutler Creek
Location2.6 MI SE of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 25009
Coordinates47.46425, -122.74501
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,021 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Lake Flora Road over Coutler Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Lake Flora Road over Coutler 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SW Lake Flora Road over Coutler Creek carry?

About 3,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SW Lake Flora Road over Coutler Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SW Lake Flora Road over Coutler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.