US Bridges

Pettybone ST N over Dry Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.05 N SR 12 · Structure no. 088684000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pettybone ST N over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pettybone ST N over Dry Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPettybone ST N
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.05 N SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 67950
Coordinates46.14073, -118.15589
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pettybone ST N over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pettybone ST N 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pettybone ST N over Dry Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pettybone ST N over Dry Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pettybone ST N over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.