US Bridges

Govan South Road over Wilson Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 5.78 S SR 2 · Structure no. 086412000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Govan South Road over Wilson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Govan South Road over Wilson Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGovan South Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location5.78 S SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 16130
Coordinates47.66244, -118.82811
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Govan South Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Govan South Road over Wilson 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 Govan South Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Govan South Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Govan South Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.