US Bridges

Locust ST over China Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · .3 N Jct. SR 507 · Structure no. 085098000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,362
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust ST over China Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Locust ST over China Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 1,362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocust ST
CrossesChina Creek
Location.3 N Jct. SR 507
RouteCity Street 18015
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.71672, -122.96183
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,362 (2021)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust ST over China Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust ST 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 Locust ST over China Creek carry?

About 1,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Locust ST over China Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Locust ST over China Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.