US Bridges

US 12 over Rainey Creek Overflow

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 10.4 E JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0007463A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Rainey Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 12 over Rainey Creek Overflow in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,795 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,704 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesRainey Creek Overflow
Location10.4 E JCT SR 7
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.54067, -122.09528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed47.2 mi (76 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Rainey Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Rainey Creek Overflow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over Rainey Creek Overflow carry?

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

How long is US 12 over Rainey Creek Overflow?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Rainey Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.