US Bridges

Garrard Creek Rd. over S.Fork Garrard Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 5.10 NW.JCT.91008 · Structure no. 083019000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrard Creek Rd. over S.Fork Garrard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrard Creek Rd. over S.Fork Garrard Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesGarrard Creek Rd.
CrossesS.Fork Garrard Creek
Location5.10 NW.JCT.91008
RouteCounty Highway 91009
Coordinates46.77344, -123.30781
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic317 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$727,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrard Creek Rd. over S.Fork Garrard Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrard Creek Rd. over S.Fork Garrard 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Garrard Creek Rd. over S.Fork Garrard Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Garrard Creek Rd. over S.Fork Garrard Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Garrard Creek Rd. over S.Fork Garrard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.