US Bridges

Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 2.97 MI SE Pne Cty-Malden · Structure no. 081131000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesThorn CREEK/3380
CrossesThorn Creek
Location2.97 MI SE Pne Cty-Malden
RouteCounty Highway 33800
Coordinates47.15473, -117.50012
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2021)
Projected traffic121 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn 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 Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Thorn CREEK/3380 over Thorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.