US Bridges

Madigan Avenue over Murray Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · SE of Jackson Ave · Structure no. DAPFORLEW0RV0MB

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Madigan Avenue over Murray Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Madigan Avenue over Murray Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadigan Avenue
CrossesMurray Creek
LocationSE of Jackson Ave
Coordinates47.10724, -122.5479
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madigan Avenue over Murray Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madigan Avenue over Murray 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 Madigan Avenue over Murray Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Madigan Avenue over Murray Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Madigan Avenue over Murray Creek?

It is owned by the Army.