US Bridges

Garrard Creek Rd. over South Fork Garrard Cr.

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 4.36 W.JCT.91008 · Structure no. 083695000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrard Creek Rd. over South Fork Garrard Cr. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrard Creek Rd. over South Fork Garrard Cr. in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesGarrard Creek Rd.
CrossesSouth Fork Garrard Cr.
Location4.36 W.JCT.91008
RouteCounty Highway 91009
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.7645, -123.30444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2021)
Projected traffic194 by 2041
Trucks14%
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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrard Creek Rd. over South Fork Garrard Cr. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Garrard Creek Rd. over South Fork Garrard Cr.?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Garrard Creek Rd. over South Fork Garrard Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.