US Bridges

Teague Road over Lincoln Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Washington · 5.0 W Centralia · Structure no. 083881000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teague Road over Lincoln Creek is a concrete slab carrying Teague Road over Lincoln Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTeague Road
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location5.0 W Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 11016
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.76, -123.09807
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2017)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$904,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teague Road over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teague Road over Lincoln Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Teague Road over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Teague Road over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Teague Road over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.