US Bridges

Klicker Mtn RD over Blue Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.10 SE of Blue Creek RD · Structure no. 083308000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klicker Mtn RD over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Klicker Mtn RD over Blue Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKlicker Mtn RD
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.10 SE of Blue Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 71890
Coordinates46.05976, -118.13087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klicker Mtn RD over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Klicker Mtn RD over Blue 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 Klicker Mtn RD over Blue Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Klicker Mtn RD over Blue Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Klicker Mtn RD over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.