US Bridges

BELSBY/3250 over Rock Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 2.41 MI SW Siegel · Structure no. 081633000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BELSBY/3250 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying BELSBY/3250 over Rock 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesBELSBY/3250
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.41 MI SW Siegel
RouteCounty Highway 32500
Coordinates47.23957, -117.59597
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BELSBY/3250 over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is BELSBY/3250 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does BELSBY/3250 over Rock Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BELSBY/3250 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns BELSBY/3250 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.