US Bridges

Lebor Devore RD E over South Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.74 E JCT SR7 · Structure no. 086205000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lebor Devore RD E over South Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lebor Devore RD E over South Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLebor Devore RD E
CrossesSouth Creek
Location1.74 E JCT SR7
RouteCounty Highway 45460
Coordinates46.96861, -122.32278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lebor Devore RD E over South Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lebor Devore 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 Lebor Devore RD E over South Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lebor Devore RD E over South Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lebor Devore RD E over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.