US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek

Poor

Walla Walla County, Washington · 10.28 SE Isaacs Ave · Structure no. 081484000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location10.28 SE Isaacs Ave
RouteCounty Highway 97330
Coordinates46.01083, -118.11982
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic560 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$5.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.