US Bridges

Roundtop Road over Round Top Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 1.0 SW Mineral · Structure no. 085639000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roundtop Road over Round Top Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Roundtop Road over Round Top Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRoundtop Road
CrossesRound Top Creek
Location1.0 SW Mineral
RouteCounty Highway 79139
Coordinates46.70506, -122.19358
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roundtop Road over Round Top Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roundtop Road over Round Top 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 2023.

How much traffic does Roundtop Road over Round Top Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Roundtop Road over Round Top Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Roundtop Road over Round Top Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.