W. Bulb Farm Rd. over Cloquallum Creek
PoorMason County, Washington · 0.35 S JCT Cloquallum RD · Structure no. 081691000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Bulb Farm Rd. over Cloquallum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Bulb Farm Rd. over Cloquallum Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 64 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Bulb Farm Rd. over Cloquallum Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is W. Bulb Farm Rd. over Cloquallum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does W. Bulb Farm Rd. over Cloquallum Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is W. Bulb Farm Rd. over Cloquallum Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns W. Bulb Farm Rd. over Cloquallum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.