US Bridges

Mccutcheon RD E over Fennel Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.59 E JCT SR162 · Structure no. 080587000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,725
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccutcheon RD E over Fennel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mccutcheon RD E over Fennel Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1951, 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 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMccutcheon RD E
CrossesFennel Creek
Location1.59 E JCT SR162
RouteCounty Highway 77350
Coordinates47.1512, -122.23318
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,725 (2020)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccutcheon RD E over Fennel Creek built?

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

What condition is Mccutcheon RD E over Fennel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mccutcheon RD E over Fennel Creek carry?

About 2,725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mccutcheon RD E over Fennel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mccutcheon RD E over Fennel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.