US Bridges

Webster RD E over South Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.33 NE JCT SR161 · Structure no. 080931000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster RD E over South Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Webster RD E over South Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWebster RD E
CrossesSouth Creek
Location1.33 NE JCT SR161
RouteCounty Highway 49350
Coordinates46.96694, -122.30778
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2019)
Projected traffic780 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster RD E over South Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster RD E over South 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 August 2024.

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

About 475 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Webster RD E over South Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Webster RD E over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.