US Bridges

US 12 over Kiona Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 12.9 E JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0000961A0000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Kiona Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 12 over Kiona Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 100 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 4,795 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,704 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesKiona Creek
Location12.9 E JCT SR 7
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.54298, -122.0472
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,795 (2023)
Projected traffic5,704 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$638,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Kiona Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 12 over Kiona 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over Kiona Creek carry?

About 4,795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Kiona Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Kiona Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.