US Bridges

Elmer HUNTLEY/3425 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 0.07 MI S Sunset · Structure no. 080368000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmer HUNTLEY/3425 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elmer HUNTLEY/3425 over Cottonwood 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesElmer HUNTLEY/3425
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.07 MI S Sunset
RouteCounty Highway 34250
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.09272, -117.4261
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2021)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmer HUNTLEY/3425 over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Elmer HUNTLEY/3425 over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Elmer HUNTLEY/3425 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Elmer HUNTLEY/3425 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elmer HUNTLEY/3425 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.