US Bridges

Horrigan Road over E Branch of Glade Creek

Fair

Benton County, Washington · 0.911 MI E of SW Davis RD · Structure no. 086728000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horrigan Road over E Branch of Glade Creek is a steel culvert carrying Horrigan Road over E Branch of Glade Creek in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesHorrigan Road
CrossesE Branch of Glade Creek
Location0.911 MI E of SW Davis RD
RouteCounty Highway 13700
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.04327, -119.64359
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$359,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horrigan Road over E Branch of Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horrigan Road over E Branch of Glade Creek 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 Horrigan Road over E Branch of Glade Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Horrigan Road over E Branch of Glade Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Horrigan Road over E Branch of Glade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.