US Bridges

Pickard RD over Dry Hollow

FairPosted for load

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.1MI N Smith Springs RD · Structure no. 083121000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickard RD over Dry Hollow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickard RD over Dry Hollow in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPickard RD
CrossesDry Hollow
Location0.1MI N Smith Springs RD
RouteCounty Highway 47920
Coordinates46.41333, -118.39667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pickard RD over Dry Hollow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pickard RD over Dry Hollow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pickard RD over Dry Hollow carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Pickard RD over Dry Hollow?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pickard RD over Dry Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.