US Bridges

Peola RD over Pataha Creek

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 0.25 N. SR 128 · Structure no. 088875000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peola RD over Pataha Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Peola RD over Pataha Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPeola RD
CrossesPataha Creek
Location0.25 N. SR 128
RouteCounty Highway 12800
Coordinates46.36113, -117.55607
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic325 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$766,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peola RD over Pataha Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peola RD over Pataha 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Peola RD over Pataha Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peola RD over Pataha Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Peola RD over Pataha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.