US Bridges

Mcfeely RD over Winnett Canyon

Fair

Walla Walla County, Washington · 04.00N SR 124 · Structure no. 082091000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfeely RD over Winnett Canyon is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcfeely RD over Winnett Canyon in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 74 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 6 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMcfeely RD
CrossesWinnett Canyon
Location04.00N SR 124
RouteCounty Highway 45350
Coordinates46.34506, -118.42931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcfeely RD over Winnett Canyon built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Mcfeely RD over Winnett Canyon 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 Mcfeely RD over Winnett Canyon carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mcfeely RD over Winnett Canyon?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfeely RD over Winnett Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.