US 12 over Whetstone Creek
GoodColumbia County, Washington · 13.0 E Walla Wal CO · Structure no. 0019606A0000000
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,993
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 12 over Whetstone Creek in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,993 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 12 over Whetstone 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 US 12 over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 1,993 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 12 over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.