US Bridges

South Patit Road over Patit Creek

Good

Columbia County, Washington · 0.03 S JCT 9132 · Structure no. 082436000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Patit Road over Patit Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Patit Road over Patit Creek in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSouth Patit Road
CrossesPatit Creek
Location0.03 S JCT 9132
RouteCounty Highway 15660
Coordinates46.33515, -117.85979
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks15%
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$250,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Patit Road over Patit Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Patit Road over Patit 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does South Patit Road over Patit Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is South Patit Road over Patit Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South Patit Road over Patit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.