US Bridges

Rocky Ford Road over Crab Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Washington · 3.21 S FAS H220 · Structure no. 083141000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Road over Crab Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rocky Ford Road over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford Road
CrossesCrab Creek
Location3.21 S FAS H220
RouteCounty Highway 22610
CountyLincoln County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.30283, -118.369
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Road over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford Road over Crab 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford Road over Crab Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford Road over Crab Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ford Road over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.