Almota Docks RD over Almota Creek
PoorWhitman County, Washington · Port of Almota · Structure no. 081502000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 266
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almota Docks RD over Almota Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almota Docks RD over Almota 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Almota Docks RD over Almota Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Almota Docks RD over Almota Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Almota Docks RD over Almota Creek carry?
About 266 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Almota Docks RD over Almota Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Almota Docks RD over Almota Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.