US Bridges

SR 6 over Creek

Poor

Pacific County, Washington · 2.5 E JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0003251A0000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,879
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 6 over Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3 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 2,879 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,491 by 2039. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 6
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 E JCT US 101
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates46.6631, -123.69011
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,879 (2023)
Projected traffic3,491 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 over Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 over Creek carry?

About 2,879 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.