US Bridges

Buck Creek Road over Big Buck Creek

Fair

Skamania County, Washington · 0.18 NE JCT Nester Peak R · Structure no. 079802000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek Road over Big Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Buck Creek Road over Big Buck Creek in Skamania County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Creek Road
CrossesBig Buck Creek
Location0.18 NE JCT Nester Peak R
RouteCounty Highway 33750
CountySkamania County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.78194, -121.51667
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Creek Road over Big Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek Road over Big Buck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Creek Road over Big Buck Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Buck Creek Road over Big Buck Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Creek Road over Big Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.