US Bridges

Reser RD over Yellowhawk Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.19 E of Howard ST · Structure no. 088388000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,610
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reser RD over Yellowhawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Reser RD over Yellowhawk Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,860 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReser RD
CrossesYellowhawk Creek
Location0.19 E of Howard ST
RouteCity Street 95520
Coordinates46.04224, -118.32092
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2023)
Projected traffic6,860 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reser RD over Yellowhawk Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reser RD over Yellowhawk 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 Reser RD over Yellowhawk Creek carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Reser RD over Yellowhawk Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Reser RD over Yellowhawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.