US Bridges

Smith Springs RD over Colville Gulch

Fair

Walla Walla County, Washington · 03.38 N SR 124 · Structure no. 083134000000000

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Springs RD over Colville Gulch is a concrete other carrying Smith Springs RD over Colville Gulch in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSmith Springs RD
CrossesColville Gulch
Location03.38 N SR 124
RouteCounty Highway 94250
Coordinates46.33565, -118.26843
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Springs RD over Colville Gulch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Springs RD over Colville Gulch 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 Smith Springs RD over Colville Gulch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Smith Springs RD over Colville Gulch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Springs RD over Colville Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.