US Bridges

Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 5.17 NE North Fork Road · Structure no. 087514000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLucas Creek Road
CrossesLucas Creek
Location5.17 NE North Fork Road
RouteCounty Highway 46005
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.64322, -122.68444
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas Creek Road over Lucas 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Lucas Creek Road over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.