US Bridges

Lucas Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 4.24 W JCT 46000 · Structure no. 089528000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Lucas Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLucas Creek Road
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location4.24 W JCT 46000
RouteCounty Highway 46005
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.65111, -122.70425
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$396,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary 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 October 2024.

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

About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lucas Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.