US Bridges

Carlson Road over Duck Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 4.35 N SR 28 · Structure no. 086364000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlson Road over Duck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Carlson Road over Duck Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCarlson Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location4.35 N SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 24710
Coordinates47.41964, -118.48647
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Carlson Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlson Road over Duck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Carlson Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Carlson Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Carlson Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.