US Bridges

Talbott RD over Dry Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.223N Lw Dry Creek · Structure no. 086302000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talbott RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Talbott RD over Dry Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTalbott RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.223N Lw Dry Creek
RouteCounty Highway 37030
Coordinates46.06733, -118.5495
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2020)
Projected traffic31 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$5.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Talbott RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talbott 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 Talbott RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Talbott RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Talbott RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.