US Bridges

Stowell Road over Mill Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 1.5 N Salkum · Structure no. 079698000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stowell Road over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stowell Road over Mill Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStowell Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 N Salkum
RouteCounty Highway 64000
Coordinates46.55214, -122.62564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2041
Trucks21%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stowell Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stowell Road over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stowell Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Stowell Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stowell Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.