US Bridges

Carr Road over Carr Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 2.74 Miles S. US HWY 12 · Structure no. 088344000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carr Road over Carr Creek is a concrete frame carrying Carr Road over Carr Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCarr Road
CrossesCarr Creek
Location2.74 Miles S. US HWY 12
RouteCounty Highway 78270
Coordinates46.55866, -121.76254
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic19 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carr Road over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carr Road over Carr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Carr Road over Carr Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Carr Road over Carr Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Carr Road over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.