Old HWY 12 over Dry Creek
GoodWalla Walla County, Washington · 0.1 MI W of Lowden RD · Structure no. 0006551A0000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 12 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old HWY 12 over Dry Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,284 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 12 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 12 over Dry 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 12 over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 12 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 12 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.