US Bridges

Beeville Road over Dry Bed Creek

Good

Mason County, Washington · 4 Miles N of Matlock · Structure no. 083692000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beeville Road over Dry Bed Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beeville Road over Dry Bed Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBeeville Road
CrossesDry Bed Creek
Location4 Miles N of Matlock
RouteCounty Highway 1650
Coordinates47.28525, -123.42392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beeville Road over Dry Bed Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beeville Road over Dry Bed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beeville Road over Dry Bed Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beeville Road over Dry Bed Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Beeville Road over Dry Bed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.