US Bridges

SR 14 over Woodard Creek

Fair

Skamania County, Washington · 12.5 E Clark CO · Structure no. 0001236A0000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Woodard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 14 over Woodard Creek in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,622 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesWoodard Creek
Location12.5 E Clark CO
RouteState Highway 14
CountySkamania County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.62128, -122.02992
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2023)
Projected traffic5,622 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Woodard Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Woodard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Woodard Creek carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Woodard Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Woodard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.