US Bridges

E. Maple ST over China Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · East of SR507-TOWER Ave · Structure no. 089122000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,504
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Maple ST over China Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Maple 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 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesE. Maple ST
CrossesChina Creek
LocationEast of SR507-TOWER Ave
RouteCity Street 5660
Coordinates46.71906, -122.95258
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2019)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Maple ST over China Creek built?

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

What condition is E. Maple 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E. Maple ST over China Creek carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E. Maple ST over China Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E. Maple ST over China Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.