Elk Prairie Road over Fern Creek
FairPacific County, Washington · 8.5 E Lewis CO · Structure no. 079962000000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Prairie Road over Fern Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elk Prairie Road over Fern Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 5 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Prairie Road over Fern Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Prairie Road over Fern 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Prairie Road over Fern Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elk Prairie Road over Fern Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Prairie Road over Fern Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.