Walter SCHOLZ/6150 over Union Flat Creek
FairWhitman County, Washington · 0.21 MI S Union Flat Crk · Structure no. 082629000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walter SCHOLZ/6150 over Union Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Walter SCHOLZ/6150 over Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Walter SCHOLZ/6150 over Union Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walter SCHOLZ/6150 over Union Flat 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Walter SCHOLZ/6150 over Union Flat Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Walter SCHOLZ/6150 over Union Flat Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Walter SCHOLZ/6150 over Union Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.