US Bridges

Tucker Rd. over Lacamas Cr.

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 0.01 S SR 12 · Structure no. 081504000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Rd. over Lacamas Cr. is a concrete slab carrying Tucker Rd. over Lacamas Cr. in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,177 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker Rd.
CrossesLacamas Cr.
Location0.01 S SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 95003
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.53194, -122.74056
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2021)
Projected traffic2,177 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$596,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Rd. over Lacamas Cr. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Rd. over Lacamas Cr. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tucker Rd. over Lacamas Cr. carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Rd. over Lacamas Cr.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Rd. over Lacamas Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.