US Bridges

Creviston DR NW over Minter Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · .9 SW JCT SR 302 · Structure no. 083965000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,425
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creviston DR NW over Minter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Creviston DR NW over Minter 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 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCreviston DR NW
CrossesMinter Creek
Location.9 SW JCT SR 302
RouteCounty Highway 92330
Coordinates47.37134, -122.70544
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creviston DR NW over Minter Creek built?

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

What condition is Creviston DR NW over Minter 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 Creviston DR NW over Minter Creek carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Creviston DR NW over Minter Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Creviston DR NW over Minter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.