US Bridges

Main Street over Davis Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 0.3 NW JCT US 2 · Structure no. 085571000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Davis Creek 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.3 NW JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 25
Coordinates47.71081, -118.93797
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main Street over Davis Creek built?

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

What condition is Main Street over Davis 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Davis Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Davis Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.