US Bridges

DONEEN/1230 over Pine Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 0.03 MI SE Warner · Structure no. 082134000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

DONEEN/1230 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying DONEEN/1230 over 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDONEEN/1230
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.03 MI SE Warner
RouteCounty Highway 12300
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.14182, -117.1648
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic16 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 DONEEN/1230 over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is DONEEN/1230 over 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 DONEEN/1230 over Pine Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is DONEEN/1230 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns DONEEN/1230 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.