US Bridges

Menlo So.Fork Road over Rue Creek

Fair

Pacific County, Washington · 5.01 S JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 080971000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Menlo So.Fork Road over Rue Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Menlo So.Fork Road over Rue Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMenlo So.Fork Road
CrossesRue Creek
Location5.01 S JCT SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 46730
CountyPacific County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.62778, -123.69056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$851,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Menlo So.Fork Road over Rue Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Menlo So.Fork Road over Rue 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 2023.

How much traffic does Menlo So.Fork Road over Rue Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Menlo So.Fork Road over Rue Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Menlo So.Fork Road over Rue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.