US Bridges

Lower Dry Creek RD over Mud Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 05.831 E SR 12 · Structure no. 085883000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
508
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Dry Creek RD over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lower Dry Creek RD over Mud Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLower Dry Creek RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location05.831 E SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 93500
Coordinates46.0925, -118.47917
Functional classRural Major 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2021)
Projected traffic917 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Dry Creek RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Dry Creek RD over Mud 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Dry Creek RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Dry Creek RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Dry Creek RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.