US Bridges

Telecky Road over Crab Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 2.51 W SR 231 · Structure no. 083538000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telecky Road over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Telecky Road over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTelecky Road
CrossesCrab Creek
Location2.51 W SR 231
RouteCounty Highway 62040
Coordinates47.55094, -117.97867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Telecky Road over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telecky Road over Crab 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Telecky Road over Crab Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Telecky Road over Crab Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Telecky Road over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.