US Bridges

Staats Road over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Klickitat County, Washington · 0.07 E JCT 1605 · Structure no. 081151000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staats Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Staats Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 99% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesStaats Road
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.07 E JCT 1605
RouteCounty Highway 14010
Coordinates45.8438, -121.4149
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2023)
Projected traffic4 by 2045
Trucks99%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Staats Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staats Road over Rattlesnake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Staats Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 99% are trucks.

How long is Staats Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Staats Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.