US Bridges

Tule Lake Ct S over Clover Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.8 W JCT SR7 · Structure no. 082286000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tule Lake Ct S over Clover Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tule Lake Ct S over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTule Lake Ct S
CrossesClover Creek
Location0.8 W JCT SR7
RouteCounty Highway 51331
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.14044, -122.45544
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tule Lake Ct S over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Tule Lake Ct S over Clover 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tule Lake Ct S over Clover Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tule Lake Ct S over Clover Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tule Lake Ct S over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.