US Bridges

Buckley RD over Dry Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 00.16N Lower Dry CR · Structure no. 085933000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckley RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckley RD over Dry Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBuckley RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location00.16N Lower Dry CR
RouteCounty Highway 36910
Coordinates46.06256, -118.57586
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
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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2021)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks25%
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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckley RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckley RD over Dry 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 Buckley RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Buckley RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Buckley RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.