US Bridges

Kreps Lane over Outlet Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 0.7 W JCT CR 16000 · Structure no. 080355000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kreps Lane over Outlet Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kreps Lane over Outlet Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 74% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKreps Lane
CrossesOutlet Creek
Location0.7 W JCT CR 16000
RouteCounty Highway 17840
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.9425, -121.3334
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2045
Trucks74%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$670,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kreps Lane over Outlet Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kreps Lane over Outlet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kreps Lane over Outlet Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 74% are trucks.

How long is Kreps Lane over Outlet Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kreps Lane over Outlet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.