US Bridges

Thompson Creek Rd. over Thompson Creek

Fair

Thurston County, Washington · 0.12 M S Skookumchuck RD · Structure no. 081287000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Creek Rd. over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Thompson Creek Rd. over Thompson Creek in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesThompson Creek Rd.
CrossesThompson Creek
Location0.12 M S Skookumchuck RD
RouteCounty Highway 15005
Coordinates46.79324, -122.76887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Creek Rd. over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Creek Rd. over Thompson 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 Thompson Creek Rd. over Thompson Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Creek Rd. over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Creek Rd. over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.