US Bridges

SR 507 over Muck Creek Overflow

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 7.4 N JCT SR 702 · Structure no. 0003884A0000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,031
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 507 over Muck Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 507 over Muck Creek Overflow in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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 11,031 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,206 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 507
CrossesMuck Creek Overflow
Location7.4 N JCT SR 702
RouteState Highway 507
Coordinates47.02747, -122.50086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,031 (2023)
Projected traffic16,206 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 507 over Muck Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is SR 507 over Muck Creek Overflow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 507 over Muck Creek Overflow carry?

About 11,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 507 over Muck Creek Overflow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 507 over Muck Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.