US Bridges

FAIRBANKS/0160 over Hangman Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 0.11 MI SW SR 27 · Structure no. 081013000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAIRBANKS/0160 over Hangman Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAIRBANKS/0160 over Hangman Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAIRBANKS/0160
CrossesHangman Creek
Location0.11 MI SW SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.24167, -117.13293
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAIRBANKS/0160 over Hangman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAIRBANKS/0160 over Hangman 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 FAIRBANKS/0160 over Hangman Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAIRBANKS/0160 over Hangman Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAIRBANKS/0160 over Hangman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.