US Bridges

Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek

Good

Pacific County, Washington · 1.7 SE JCT SR6 · Structure no. 089254000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRue Creek Road
CrossesRue Creek
Location1.7 SE JCT SR6
RouteCounty Highway 47510
Coordinates46.60722, -123.67236
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 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 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rue Creek Road over Rue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.