US Bridges

332 ST E over South Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · .19 E JCT SR7 · Structure no. 081564000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

332 ST E over South Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 332 ST E over South Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries332 ST E
CrossesSouth Creek
Location.19 E JCT SR7
RouteCounty Highway 45440
Coordinates46.955, -122.36056
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic410 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 332 ST E over South Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 332 ST 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 332 ST E over South Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 332 ST E over South Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 332 ST E over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.