US Bridges

FAS 1027 over China Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 1.1 E. End FAS1027 · Structure no. 085088000000000

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,788
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1027 over China Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1027 over China Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,788 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 1027
CrossesChina Creek
Location1.1 E. End FAS1027
RouteCity Street 401
Coordinates46.71694, -122.96028
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,788 (2022)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1027 over China Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1027 over China 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1027 over China Creek carry?

About 8,788 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1027 over China Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1027 over China Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.