US Bridges

GARFLD-FRMGTN/1300 over South Fork Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Whitman County, Washington · 0.01 MI S Farmington · Structure no. 080533000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

GARFLD-FRMGTN/1300 over South Fork Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying GARFLD-FRMGTN/1300 over South Fork Pine Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesGARFLD-FRMGTN/1300
CrossesSouth Fork Pine Creek
Location0.01 MI S Farmington
RouteCounty Highway 13000
Coordinates47.08943, -117.05268
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2021)
Projected traffic228 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was GARFLD-FRMGTN/1300 over South Fork Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is GARFLD-FRMGTN/1300 over South Fork Pine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does GARFLD-FRMGTN/1300 over South Fork Pine Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is GARFLD-FRMGTN/1300 over South Fork Pine Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns GARFLD-FRMGTN/1300 over South Fork Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.