US Bridges

SR 4 over Petes Creek

Good

Pacific County, Washington · 3.1 E JCT US 101 · Structure no. 002005030000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Petes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4 over Petes Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,174 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,993 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesPetes Creek
Location3.1 E JCT US 101
RouteState Highway 4
CountyPacific County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.3909, -123.82736
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,174 (2023)
Projected traffic2,993 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 over Petes Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Petes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Petes Creek carry?

About 2,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Petes Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 4 over Petes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.