US Bridges

Harwood HILL/3200 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Whitman County, Washington · 0.02 MI NW Harwd Hill Cut · Structure no. 083336000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harwood HILL/3200 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Harwood HILL/3200 over Cottonwood 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesHarwood HILL/3200
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.02 MI NW Harwd Hill Cut
RouteCounty Highway 32000
Coordinates47.1067, -117.5937
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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic21 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harwood HILL/3200 over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Harwood HILL/3200 over Cottonwood 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 Harwood HILL/3200 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Harwood HILL/3200 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harwood HILL/3200 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.