US Bridges

Turkington RD over Mccarty CR

Fair

Whatcom County, Washington · W HWY 9 · Structure no. 080458000000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkington RD over Mccarty CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Turkington RD over Mccarty CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 50 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkington RD
CrossesMccarty CR
LocationW HWY 9
RouteCounty Highway 89200
CountyWhatcom County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.7271, -122.21954
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkington RD over Mccarty CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Turkington RD over Mccarty CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Turkington RD over Mccarty CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Turkington RD over Mccarty CR?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Turkington RD over Mccarty CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.