US Bridges

US 2 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 0.1 E JCT SR 25 · Structure no. 0013561A0000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,589
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 2 over Cottonwood Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,589 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.1 E JCT SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.65549, -118.13881
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,589 (2023)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$634,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Cottonwood 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US 2 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 5,589 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns US 2 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.