Thompson Road over Lake Creek
FairLewis County, Washington · 1.0 NE Packwood · Structure no. 081223000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Road over Lake Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Thompson Road over Lake Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Road over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Road over Lake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Thompson Road over Lake Creek carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Thompson Road over Lake Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson Road over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.