US Bridges

Garrard Creek Rd. over Independence Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 0.23 W JCT 91008 · Structure no. 084031000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrard Creek Rd. over Independence Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrard Creek Rd. over Independence Creek 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 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesGarrard Creek Rd.
CrossesIndependence Creek
Location0.23 W JCT 91008
RouteCounty Highway 91009
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.76023, -123.22575
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2021)
Projected traffic347 by 2041
Trucks20%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrard Creek Rd. over Independence Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 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 192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Garrard Creek Rd. over Independence Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Garrard Creek Rd. over Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.