US Bridges

Beeville Loop RD over Dry Bed Creek

Fair

Mason County, Washington · 0.58 W JCT Beeville RD · Structure no. 083698000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beeville Loop RD over Dry Bed Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Beeville Loop RD over Dry Bed Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 71 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBeeville Loop RD
CrossesDry Bed Creek
Location0.58 W JCT Beeville RD
RouteCounty Highway 1420
Coordinates47.27333, -123.42833
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beeville Loop RD over Dry Bed Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Beeville Loop RD over Dry Bed Creek 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 Beeville Loop RD over Dry Bed Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Beeville Loop RD over Dry Bed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beeville Loop RD over Dry Bed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.