US Bridges

Lower Hogeye RD over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Walla Walla County, Washington · 00.12S SR 12 · Structure no. 081355000000000

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Hogeye RD over Whiskey Creek is a concrete other carrying Lower Hogeye RD over Whiskey Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Hogeye RD
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location00.12S SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 91060
CountyWalla Walla County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.27422, -118.12117
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Hogeye RD over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Hogeye RD over Whiskey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Hogeye RD over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Hogeye RD over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Hogeye RD over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.