US Bridges

Hawk Creek RD 5554 over Hawk Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Washington · 1.23 SE FAS T222 · Structure no. 083994000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawk Creek RD 5554 over Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hawk Creek RD 5554 over Hawk Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesHawk Creek RD 5554
CrossesHawk Creek
Location1.23 SE FAS T222
RouteCounty Highway 55540
Coordinates47.80297, -118.3
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Hawk Creek RD 5554 over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawk Creek RD 5554 over Hawk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hawk Creek RD 5554 over Hawk Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hawk Creek RD 5554 over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hawk Creek RD 5554 over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.