US Bridges

Walker Road over Branch Foster Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 2.5 SW Toledo · Structure no. 083342000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Branch Foster Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Road over Branch Foster Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesBranch Foster Creek
Location2.5 SW Toledo
RouteCounty Highway 50590
Coordinates46.40628, -122.8655
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2021)
Projected traffic138 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$287,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Road over Branch Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Road over Branch Foster 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 Walker Road over Branch Foster Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over Branch Foster Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Branch Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.