Smith Springs RD over Dry Hollow
PoorPosted for loadWalla Walla County, Washington · 17.20 N SR 124 · Structure no. 083172000000000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Springs RD over Dry Hollow is a concrete tee beam carrying Smith Springs RD over Dry Hollow in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Springs RD over Dry Hollow built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Springs RD over Dry Hollow 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 Smith Springs RD over Dry Hollow carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith Springs RD over Dry Hollow?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Springs RD over Dry Hollow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.