US Bridges

Littlerock Road over Salmon Creek

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 3.0 NW JCT SR 121 · Structure no. 088678000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,458
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Littlerock Road over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Littlerock Road over Salmon Creek in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,458 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,983 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLittlerock Road
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location3.0 NW JCT SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 12945
Coordinates46.94028, -122.98751
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,458 (2020)
Projected traffic9,983 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Littlerock Road over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Littlerock Road over Salmon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Littlerock Road over Salmon Creek carry?

About 6,458 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Littlerock Road over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Littlerock Road over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.