Whisky Creek Road over Whisky Creek
FairColumbia County, Washington · 2.9 S JCT 9106 · Structure no. 083962000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whisky Creek Road over Whisky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whisky Creek Road over Whisky Creek in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whisky Creek Road over Whisky Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whisky Creek Road over Whisky 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Whisky Creek Road over Whisky Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Whisky Creek Road over Whisky Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Whisky Creek Road over Whisky Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.