US Bridges

Badger Pkt Road over Parke Creek

FairPosted for load

Kittitas County, Washington · 00.73 N Carroll RD · Structure no. 081542000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
507
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Badger Pkt Road over Parke Creek is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying Badger Pkt Road over Parke Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 507 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,805 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBadger Pkt Road
CrossesParke Creek
Location00.73 N Carroll RD
RouteCounty Highway 68910
Coordinates46.96717, -120.40198
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2023)
Projected traffic1,805 by 2039
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Badger Pkt Road over Parke Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Badger Pkt Road over Parke 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Badger Pkt Road over Parke Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Badger Pkt Road over Parke Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Badger Pkt Road over Parke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.