US Bridges

Peone Road over Deadman Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.40 MI S HWY 206 · Structure no. 080348000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peone Road over Deadman Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Peone Road over Deadman Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPeone Road
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location0.40 MI S HWY 206
RouteCounty Highway 3724
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.78153, -117.26156
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2020)
Projected traffic816 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peone Road over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peone Road over Deadman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Peone Road over Deadman Creek carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Peone Road over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Peone Road over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.