US Bridges

Lincoln Creek RD over Lincoln Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Washington · 9.0 NW Centralia · Structure no. 084683000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Creek RD over Lincoln Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lincoln Creek RD over Lincoln Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 load restriction.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesLincoln Creek RD
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location9.0 NW Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 91015
Coordinates46.73948, -123.16665
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2019)
Projected traffic495 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Creek RD over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Creek RD 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 Lincoln Creek RD over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Creek RD over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Creek RD over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.