Lower Waitsburg RD over Dry Creek
GoodPosted for loadWalla Walla County, Washington · 05.18N SR 12 · Structure no. 082892000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Waitsburg RD over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lower Waitsburg RD over Dry Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Waitsburg RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Waitsburg RD 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Waitsburg RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Lower Waitsburg RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Waitsburg RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.