US Bridges

Teitzel Road over S Hanaford Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 4.0 E Centralia · Structure no. 079679000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teitzel Road over S Hanaford Creek is a concrete slab carrying Teitzel Road over S Hanaford Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTeitzel Road
CrossesS Hanaford Creek
Location4.0 E Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 17381
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.7278, -122.87656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teitzel Road over S Hanaford Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teitzel Road over S Hanaford 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Teitzel Road over S Hanaford Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Teitzel Road over S Hanaford Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Teitzel Road over S Hanaford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.