US Bridges

SR 125 over Dry Creek

Fair

Walla Walla County, Washington · 6.2 N JCT SR 125 Spur · Structure no. 000000GX0000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Dry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 125 over Dry Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125
CrossesDry Creek
Location6.2 N JCT SR 125 Spur
RouteState Highway 125
CountyWalla Walla County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.14992, -118.37261
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2023)
Projected traffic515 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$459,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over Dry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Dry Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.