US Bridges

SR 508 over Kearney Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 16.0 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 000000CN0000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,714
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 508 over Kearney Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 508 over Kearney Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 1,714 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,059 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 508
CrossesKearney Creek
Location16.0 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 508
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.61063, -122.58172
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,714 (2023)
Projected traffic2,059 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 508 over Kearney Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 508 over Kearney 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 508 over Kearney Creek carry?

About 1,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 508 over Kearney Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 508 over Kearney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.