US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Blue Creek

Good

Walla Walla County, Washington · 0.05 S of Blue Creek RD · Structure no. 089085000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
843
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mill Creek RD over Blue Creek in Walla Walla County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.05 S of Blue Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 97330
Coordinates46.05992, -118.15214
Functional classRural Major 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic843 (2024)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over Blue 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 Mill Creek RD over Blue Creek carry?

About 843 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek RD over Blue Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.