US Bridges

Keevy Road over Latah Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 06.0 E Spangle · Structure no. 080783000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keevy Road over Latah Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Keevy Road over Latah Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKeevy Road
CrossesLatah Creek
Location06.0 E Spangle
RouteCounty Highway 2309
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.41676, -117.26677
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keevy Road over Latah Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keevy Road over Latah 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Keevy Road over Latah Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is Keevy Road over Latah Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Keevy Road over Latah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.