US Bridges

Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek

Good

Columbia County, Washington · 0.7 MI S of Lower Hogeye · Structure no. 088966000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWhiskey Creek Road
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Lower Hogeye
RouteCounty Highway 10530
Coordinates46.25568, -118.08202
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks25%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$627,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey 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 2024.

How much traffic does Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Creek Road over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.