US Bridges

Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek

Good

Pacific County, Washington · 3.41 S JCT SR 6 · Structure no. 086216000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRue Creek Road
CrossesRue Creek
Location3.41 S JCT SR 6
RouteCounty Highway 47510
Coordinates46.62394, -123.68417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$703,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rue Creek Road over Rue 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 Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.