US Bridges

Powerline RD over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 01.24N Stateline RD · Structure no. 080923000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
568
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powerline RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Powerline RD over Cottonwood Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPowerline RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location01.24N Stateline RD
RouteCounty Highway 95090
Coordinates46.01883, -118.31503
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2021)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2043
Trucks5%
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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powerline RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powerline RD over Cottonwood 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Powerline RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Powerline RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Powerline RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.