US Bridges

Little Egypt Rd. over No. Fk. Goldsborough Ck.

Fair

Mason County, Washington · 0.33 S JCT Sheltonmatloc · Structure no. 082323000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Egypt Rd. over No. Fk. Goldsborough Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying Little Egypt Rd. over No. Fk. Goldsborough Ck. in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Egypt Rd.
CrossesNo. Fk. Goldsborough Ck.
Location0.33 S JCT Sheltonmatloc
RouteCounty Highway 4670
CountyMason County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.22231, -123.22614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2020)
Projected traffic314 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Egypt Rd. over No. Fk. Goldsborough Ck. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Egypt Rd. over No. Fk. Goldsborough Ck. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Little Egypt Rd. over No. Fk. Goldsborough Ck. carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little Egypt Rd. over No. Fk. Goldsborough Ck.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Little Egypt Rd. over No. Fk. Goldsborough Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.