US Bridges

Jim Creek RD over Jim Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 6.0 E JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 089314000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Creek RD over Jim Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jim Creek RD over Jim Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJim Creek RD
CrossesJim Creek
Location6.0 E JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 82500
Coordinates48.22518, -121.95938
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2046
Trucks40%
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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jim Creek RD over Jim Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Creek RD over Jim 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jim Creek RD over Jim Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Jim Creek RD over Jim Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Jim Creek RD over Jim Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.