US Bridges

WAWAWAI-PULMN/9010 over Union Flat Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 5.19 MI S SR 194 · Structure no. 080027000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAWAWAI-PULMN/9010 over Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying WAWAWAI-PULMN/9010 over Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesWAWAWAI-PULMN/9010
CrossesUnion Flat Creek
Location5.19 MI S SR 194
RouteCounty Highway 90100
Coordinates46.64137, -117.26875
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2021)
Projected traffic342 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WAWAWAI-PULMN/9010 over Union Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is WAWAWAI-PULMN/9010 over Union Flat 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does WAWAWAI-PULMN/9010 over Union Flat Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is WAWAWAI-PULMN/9010 over Union Flat Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns WAWAWAI-PULMN/9010 over Union Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.