US Bridges

Clark Road over Half Moon Creek

Good

Pacific County, Washington · 10.0 W Lewis CO · Structure no. 080089000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over Half Moon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Clark Road over Half Moon Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark Road
CrossesHalf Moon Creek
Location10.0 W Lewis CO
RouteCounty Highway 48700
Coordinates46.56333, -123.54792
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$679,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Road over Half Moon Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Road over Half Moon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Road over Half Moon Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road over Half Moon Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road over Half Moon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.