US Bridges

US 12 Moon RD over Slough

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 1.0 E Grays Hbr CO · Structure no. 0015666A0000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,063
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 Moon RD over Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US 12 Moon RD over Slough in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,063 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,456 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 12 Moon RD
CrossesSlough
Location1.0 E Grays Hbr CO
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.8258, -123.13921
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,063 (2023)
Projected traffic14,456 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 Moon RD over Slough built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 Moon RD over Slough 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US 12 Moon RD over Slough carry?

About 10,063 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 12 Moon RD over Slough?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 Moon RD over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.