US Bridges

Jenkins Creek Road over West Prong Little Klick.

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 0.2 W SR 97 · Structure no. 082459000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jenkins Creek Road over West Prong Little Klick. is a concrete channel beam carrying Jenkins Creek Road over West Prong Little Klick. in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJenkins Creek Road
CrossesWest Prong Little Klick.
Location0.2 W SR 97
RouteCounty Highway 28100
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.91344, -120.71167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2043
Trucks14%
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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jenkins Creek Road over West Prong Little Klick. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jenkins Creek Road over West Prong Little Klick. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Jenkins Creek Road over West Prong Little Klick. carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Jenkins Creek Road over West Prong Little Klick.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jenkins Creek Road over West Prong Little Klick.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.