US Bridges

288 ST E over South Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.38 E JCT SR 161 · Structure no. 089132000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

288 ST E over South Creek is a concrete frame carrying 288 ST E over South Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries288 ST E
CrossesSouth Creek
Location1.38 E JCT SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 72500
Coordinates45.99448, -121.26633
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$973,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 288 ST E over South Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 288 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 288 ST E over South Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 288 ST E over South Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 288 ST E over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.