US Bridges

US 12 over Hall Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 14.0 E JCT SR 131 · Structure no. 0000952A0000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,655
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Hall Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 12 over Hall Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 97 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,655 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,036 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesHall Creek
Location14.0 E JCT SR 131
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.57911, -121.68847
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,655 (2023)
Projected traffic4,036 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 12 over Hall 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 over Hall Creek carry?

About 2,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Hall Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.