US Bridges

Geib Road 43910 over Corbett Draw

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Washington · 1.47 W SR 174 · Structure no. 083533000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geib Road 43910 over Corbett Draw is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Geib Road 43910 over Corbett Draw in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGeib Road 43910
CrossesCorbett Draw
Location1.47 W SR 174
RouteCounty Highway 43910
Coordinates47.8105, -118.74342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geib Road 43910 over Corbett Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geib Road 43910 over Corbett Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Geib Road 43910 over Corbett Draw carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Geib Road 43910 over Corbett Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Geib Road 43910 over Corbett Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.