Cherry CREEK/4150 over Cottonwood Creek
PoorWhitman County, Washington · 0.16 MI S SR 23 · Structure no. 083463000000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry CREEK/4150 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cherry CREEK/4150 over Cottonwood Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry CREEK/4150 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry CREEK/4150 over Cottonwood 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Cherry CREEK/4150 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cherry CREEK/4150 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry CREEK/4150 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.