US Bridges

Eden Valley Road over Crooked Creek

Good

Wahkiakum County, Washington · 0.8 E Upper Lnd RD · Structure no. 084768000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden Valley Road over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Eden Valley Road over Crooked Creek in Wahkiakum County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEden Valley Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.8 E Upper Lnd RD
RouteCounty Highway 11180
Coordinates46.30056, -123.64139
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2014)
Projected traffic84 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$228,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eden Valley Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eden Valley Road 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 Eden Valley Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eden Valley Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eden Valley Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.