US Bridges

SR 6 over Mill Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 23.2 E Pacific CO · Structure no. 0000538A0000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,066
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 6 over Mill Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 9,066 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,579 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 6
CrossesMill Creek
Location23.2 E Pacific CO
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates46.63417, -123.03961
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,066 (2023)
Projected traffic11,579 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$678,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 over Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 over Mill Creek carry?

About 9,066 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.