US Bridges

Webster RD E over South Creek Tributary

Good

Pierce County, Washington · .32 N JCT Kpwn Hy · Structure no. 080190000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster RD E over South Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Webster RD E over South Creek Tributary in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWebster RD E
CrossesSouth Creek Tributary
Location.32 N JCT Kpwn Hy
RouteCounty Highway 49350
Coordinates46.98501, -122.31664
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster RD E over South Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Webster RD E over South Creek Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does Webster RD E over South Creek Tributary carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Webster RD E over South Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Webster RD E over South Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.