US Bridges

Kendall RD over Russell Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 00.94N Cottonwood · Structure no. 084481000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
887
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendall RD over Russell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kendall RD over Russell Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 887 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,602 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKendall RD
CrossesRussell Creek
Location00.94N Cottonwood
RouteCounty Highway 54310
Coordinates46.03902, -118.30962
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2024)
Projected traffic1,602 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kendall RD over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kendall RD over Russell 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 Kendall RD over Russell Creek carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kendall RD over Russell Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Kendall RD over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.