US Bridges

Last Chance RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Walla Walla County, Washington · 02.15 N Frog Hollow · Structure no. 083805000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
681
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Last Chance RD over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Last Chance RD over Mill Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 681 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLast Chance RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location02.15 N Frog Hollow
RouteCounty Highway 21930
Coordinates46.05139, -118.45044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2021)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Last Chance RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Last Chance RD over Mill Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Last Chance RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Last Chance RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Last Chance RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.