US Bridges

Mccown RD over Coppei Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.458 E SR 12 · Structure no. 087987000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccown RD over Coppei Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mccown RD over Coppei Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMccown RD
CrossesCoppei Creek
Location0.458 E SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 78520
Coordinates46.22253, -118.12908
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic94 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccown RD over Coppei Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccown RD over Coppei 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 Mccown RD over Coppei Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mccown RD over Coppei Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mccown RD over Coppei Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.