US Bridges

Holocomb Road over Stearns Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 2.3 West Napavine · Structure no. 087130000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holocomb Road over Stearns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Holocomb Road over Stearns Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHolocomb Road
CrossesStearns Creek
Location2.3 West Napavine
RouteCounty Highway 31008
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.57898, -122.95818
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$273,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holocomb Road over Stearns Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holocomb Road over Stearns 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Holocomb Road over Stearns Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Holocomb Road over Stearns Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Holocomb Road over Stearns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.