US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over East Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 0.3 W JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 080417000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over East Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over East Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesEast Creek
Location0.3 W JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 79741
Coordinates46.734, -122.21399
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2022)
Projected traffic342 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over East Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over East 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over East Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over East Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over East Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.