US Bridges

Garrard Creek RD over Independence Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 0.07 W.JCT.91008 · Structure no. 083880000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrard Creek RD over Independence Creek is a concrete slab carrying Garrard Creek RD over Independence Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesGarrard Creek RD
CrossesIndependence Creek
Location0.07 W.JCT.91008
RouteCounty Highway 91009
Coordinates46.76028, -123.2225
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
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2021)
Projected traffic396 by 2041
Trucks22%
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$861,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrard Creek RD over Independence Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrard Creek RD over Independence 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 Independence Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Garrard Creek RD over Independence Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Garrard Creek RD over Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.