US Bridges

Elochoman Valley R over Duck Creek

Good

Wahkiakum County, Washington · 5.4 N JCT SR 4 · Structure no. 0011805A0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elochoman Valley R over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elochoman Valley R over Duck Creek in Wahkiakum County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2034. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesElochoman Valley R
CrossesDuck Creek
Location5.4 N JCT SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 93000
Coordinates46.25028, -123.31778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2014)
Projected traffic830 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elochoman Valley R over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elochoman Valley R over Duck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elochoman Valley R over Duck Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elochoman Valley R over Duck Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Elochoman Valley R over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.