US Bridges

Stauffer Road over Green Creek

Fair

Pacific County, Washington · 0.79 S JCT SR 6 · Structure no. 083347000000000

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stauffer Road over Green Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stauffer Road over Green Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 6 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 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStauffer Road
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.79 S JCT SR 6
RouteCounty Highway 47970
CountyPacific County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.59019, -123.62033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stauffer Road over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stauffer Road over Green 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 Stauffer Road over Green Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Stauffer Road over Green Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Stauffer Road over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.