US Bridges

Hills RD over Cow Creek

Good

Adams County, Washington · 02.81 MI S Wellsandt RD · Structure no. 088015000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hills RD over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hills RD over Cow Creek in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesHills RD
CrossesCow Creek
Location02.81 MI S Wellsandt RD
RouteCounty Highway 84351
Coordinates47.08923, -118.24083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2041
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hills RD over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hills RD over Cow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hills RD over Cow Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Hills RD over Cow Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hills RD over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.