US Bridges

Perimeter Road over Clover Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · Grid Coord ET403207 · Structure no. AFWAPQWY00007

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Perimeter Road over Clover Creek is a steel culvert carrying Perimeter Road over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPerimeter Road
CrossesClover Creek
LocationGrid Coord ET403207
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.1386, -122.4684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perimeter Road over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perimeter Road over Clover Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Perimeter Road over Clover Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Perimeter Road over Clover Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Perimeter Road over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the Army.