US Bridges

Altoona-Pillar Rk over Crooked Creek

Good

Wahkiakum County, Washington · 3.8 SW JCT SR4 · Structure no. 0012710A0000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Altoona-Pillar Rk over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Altoona-Pillar Rk over Crooked Creek in Wahkiakum County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2034. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAltoona-Pillar Rk
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3.8 SW JCT SR4
RouteCounty Highway 91000
Coordinates46.29622, -123.67692
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2014)
Projected traffic812 by 2034
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Altoona-Pillar Rk over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Altoona-Pillar Rk over Crooked 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 Altoona-Pillar Rk over Crooked Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Altoona-Pillar Rk over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Altoona-Pillar Rk over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.