US Bridges

King Road over Lake Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 0.62 E JCT 92006 · Structure no. 084238000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King Road over Lake Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKing Road
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.62 E JCT 92006
RouteCounty Highway 24017
Coordinates46.57425, -123.1057
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2021)
Projected traffic268 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$696,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Road over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Road over Lake 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does King Road over Lake Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is King Road over Lake Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns King Road over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.